US Bridges

County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of CR2 · Structure no. 8552843

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 501
CrossesN. Branch Salt Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of CR2
RouteCounty Highway C0501
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67778, -81.87123
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2015)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 501 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 County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 501 over N. Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.