US Bridges

Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. S. of CR 2 · Structure no. 8552983

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 197
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway T0197
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68255, -81.80349
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2015)
Projected traffic183 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 197 over 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 Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 197 over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.