US Bridges

Salem Twp CR 19 over West Fork

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 1.4 Mile NW of JCT CR 20 · Structure no. 7934378

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Twp CR 19 over West Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Twp CR 19 over West Fork in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSalem Twp CR 19
CrossesWest Fork
Location1.4 Mile NW of JCT CR 20
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35593, -81.5982
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2015)
Projected traffic271 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 19 over West Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Twp CR 19 over West Fork 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 19 over West Fork carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem Twp CR 19 over West Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Twp CR 19 over West Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.