US Bridges

Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.95 Mi. N.E. of Ch/Th 99 · Structure no. 7837356

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,090
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCarson-Salt Spring
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.95 Mi. N.E. of Ch/Th 99
RouteCounty Highway C072B
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16588, -80.91056
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2015)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson-Salt Spring over Duck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carson-Salt Spring over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.