US Bridges

County Road 109 over S. Branch of Salt Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 300 Feet W. of CR225 · Structure no. 8552967

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 109 over S. Branch of Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 109 over S. Branch of Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 56 ft (17 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 109
CrossesS. Branch of Salt Creek
Location300 Feet W. of CR225
RouteCounty Highway C0109
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67523, -81.81896
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.