US Bridges

Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .42 MI N of Lower Twin RD · Structure no. 7132204

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 5 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLyndon Salem RD
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location.42 MI N of Lower Twin RD
RouteCounty Highway C0046
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34198, -83.30769
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2015)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lyndon Salem RD over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.