Salem Church Road over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadMuskingum County, Ohio · .33 MI N of Norfield Road · Structure no. 6049060
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church Road over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Church Road over Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Church Road over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Church Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.