US Bridges

Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.1 MI SW of CO RD 20 JCT · Structure no. 7930984

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,473
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSalem Twp CR 21
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of CO RD 20 JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30648, -81.58512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2015)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp CR 21 over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.