US Bridges

SR 180 over Salt Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.30 MI N of Ross Co. · Structure no. 6502792

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,343
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 180 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 180 over Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 72 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,343 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 180
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Ross Co.
RouteState Highway 180
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47273, -82.75025
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,343 (2015)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 180 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 180 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 180 over Salt Creek carry?

About 3,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 180 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 180 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.