US Bridges

Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. S. JCT CR-6 · Structure no. 6238320

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris-Salem RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.25 Mi. S. JCT CR-6
RouteCounty Highway C0042
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46927, -83.18278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic540 by 2038
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris-Salem RD over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Harris-Salem RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.