US Bridges

SR 58 over Jerome Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .87MI. N. of S.R. 250 · Structure no. 0301744

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Jerome Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 58 over Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,968 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesJerome Fork
Location.87MI. N. of S.R. 250
RouteState Highway 58
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89517, -82.29332
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2015)
Projected traffic6,968 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 58 over Jerome Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Jerome Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Jerome Fork carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Jerome Fork?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Jerome Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.