US Bridges

Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. E. of CR54 · Structure no. 8552681

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 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 165
CrossesN. Branch Salt Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. of CR54
RouteCounty Highway T0165
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7262, -81.86413
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2015)
Projected traffic808 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 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch 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 Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 165 over N. Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.