US Bridges

Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run)

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 01.10 Mi. N of SR139 · Structure no. 7331851

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run) is a steel culvert carrying Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesSalem Road (yankee Run)
Location01.10 Mi. N of SR139
RouteCounty Highway CR020
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87924, -82.83636
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2015)
Projected traffic394 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 Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run) carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Salem Road over Salem Road (yankee Run)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.