Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck
GoodVinton County, Ohio · 0.2 South of SR50 · Structure no. 8233160
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck 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 Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson RD 5H over Middlefork Salt Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.