US Bridges

West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .005 MI NW of County Line · Structure no. 7144769

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Junction Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Location.005 MI NW of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C-213
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21667, -82.76255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic208 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Junction Road over Middle Fork 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 West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Junction Road over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.