US Bridges

County Road 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of TR44 · Structure no. 8552940

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 109
CrossesS. Branch Salt Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of TR44
RouteCounty Highway C0109
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67507, -81.83451
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2015)
Projected traffic458 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 109 over S. Branch 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 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 109 over S. Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.