US Bridges

NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.30 Mi. N. of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4102029

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1983 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,457 by 2003. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Ramp Onto SR 43
CrossesSR 43 under Ramp B
Location0.30 Mi. N. of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 43
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36319, -80.62267
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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1983)
Projected traffic12,457 by 2003
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B built?

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

What condition is NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B 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 NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 under Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.