US Bridges

County Road 438 over Salt Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of CR501 · Structure no. 8552924

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 438 over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 438 over Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 438
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of CR501
RouteCounty Highway C0438
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6719, -81.87122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2015)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 438 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 438 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 438 over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 438 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 438 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.