US Bridges

Usr 250 over Jerome Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .17 MI E of Ir 71 · Structure no. 0304956

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,818
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Jerome Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over Jerome Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,818 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,463 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 250
CrossesJerome Creek
Location.17 MI E of Ir 71
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85746, -82.25455
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,818 (2015)
Projected traffic9,463 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 250 over Jerome Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Jerome 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Jerome Creek carry?

About 6,818 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Jerome Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Jerome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.