US Bridges

County Road 17 over Salt Creek

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · .2 MI E of JCT CR 45 · Structure no. 8231249

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 17 over Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT CR 45
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33156, -82.68181
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2015)
Projected traffic407 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Road 17 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Salt Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.