US Bridges

Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.92 MI N of S.R.7 · Structure no. 4102037

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,384 by 2035. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLawson Ave Ext.
CrossesSR-43
Location0.92 MI N of S.R.7
RouteCity Street 1136
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36552, -80.62754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2015)
Projected traffic18,384 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lawson Ave Ext. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43 carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lawson Ave Ext. over SR-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.