US Bridges

Butterworth Road over Salt Run

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Ohio · 0.56 MI N of TR 34 · Structure no. 8333289

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,318
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butterworth Road over Salt Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Butterworth Road over Salt Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,829 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButterworth Road
CrossesSalt Run
Location0.56 MI N of TR 34
RouteCounty Highway C0156
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29691, -84.24568
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2015)
Projected traffic1,829 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Butterworth Road over Salt Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butterworth Road over Salt Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Butterworth Road over Salt Run carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butterworth Road over Salt Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Butterworth Road over Salt Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.