Spry Road over Salt Creek
GoodMuskingum County, Ohio · Intersection Rustic Ridge · Structure no. 6048110
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spry Road over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spry Road over Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spry Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Spry Road over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Spry Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Spry Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Spry Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.