US Bridges

County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 02 North JCT CR42 · Structure no. 8230692

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD18
CrossesMid Fork of Salt Creek
Location02 North JCT CR42
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30692, -82.57292
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD18 over Mid Fork of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.