Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn Creek
GoodTuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.10 Mile East of C.R. 21 · Structure no. 7934335
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn 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 23 over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Twp CR 23 over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.