US Bridges

Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.59 MI N.Of IR70 · Structure no. 6048218

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSonora RD
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location0.59 MI N.Of IR70
RouteCounty Highway C0052
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97586, -81.906
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2015)
Projected traffic561 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sonora RD over Little 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 Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sonora RD over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.