US Bridges

Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · .38 MI N of Penna RR · Structure no. 4101995

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,818 by 2008. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a of SR 43
CrossesAdam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a
Location.38 MI N of Penna RR
RouteState Highway 43
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36208, -80.62248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (1988)
Projected traffic2,818 by 2008
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a of SR 43 over Adam St.Ramp B Ovr Rmp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.