US Bridges

Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR18 · Structure no. 8233756

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJksn. Twp. Rd. 34J
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR18
RouteCounty Highway T034J
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30374, -82.57567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2015)
Projected traffic304 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Jksn. Twp. Rd. 34J over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.