US Bridges

Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. E. of CR501 · Structure no. 8552665

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
677
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 6 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 109
CrossesN. Branch Salt Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. of CR501
RouteCounty Highway T0159
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68938, -81.86625
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2015)
Projected traffic940 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch 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 Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 109 over N. Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.