US Bridges

SR 159 over Salt Creek

Poor

Pickaway County, Ohio · 3.66 N of SR56 · Structure no. 6502768

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,649
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 159 over Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 2,649 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,677 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.66 N of SR56
RouteState Highway 159
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55549, -82.78129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,649 (2015)
Projected traffic3,677 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 159 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 159 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,649 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.