US Bridges

County Road 2 over North Branch Salt Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. West of CR501 · Structure no. 8553009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over North Branch Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 2 over North Branch Salt Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesNorth Branch Salt Creek
Location0.2 Mi. West of CR501
RouteCounty Highway C0002
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67549, -81.87316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2015)
Projected traffic1,550 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 2 over North Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over North 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 2 over North Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over North Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over North Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.