US Bridges

Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi. SE of Market St. · Structure no. 7144490

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 94 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST Richmond D
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.20 Mi. SE of Market St.
RouteCounty Highway T0364
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19969, -82.81189
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Main ST Richmond D 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 Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST Richmond D over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.