US Bridges

Sixth St. over SR 43

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · .30 MI N of S.R.7 · Structure no. 4102002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,423
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth St. over SR 43 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sixth St. over SR 43 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,684 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSixth St.
CrossesSR 43
Location.30 MI N of S.R.7
RouteCity Street 1132
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36245, -80.61662
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2015)
Projected traffic9,684 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sixth St. over SR 43 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth St. over SR 43 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth St. over SR 43 carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sixth St. over SR 43?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth St. over SR 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.