US Bridges

Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E. of Jct. SR327 · Structure no. 8233323

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Location0.1 MI E. of Jct. SR327
RouteCounty Highway T016H
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22274, -82.71698
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (1991)
Projected traffic140 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hrsn. Twp. Rd. 16H over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.