Watson RD over Salt Creek
GoodRoss County, Ohio · 1.85 Mi. N of County Line · Structure no. 7144431
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watson RD over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson RD over Salt Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2035. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watson RD over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watson RD over Salt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Watson RD over Salt Creek carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Watson RD over Salt Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Watson RD over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.