US Bridges

SR 43 over Over U.S.22

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · .23 MI S of SR 646 · Structure no. 4102053

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,776
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Over U.S.22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Over U.S.22 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,181 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesOver U.S.22
Location.23 MI S of SR 646
RouteState Highway 43
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39136, -80.72613
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,776 (2015)
Projected traffic12,181 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Over U.S.22 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Over U.S.22 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 SR 43 over Over U.S.22 carry?

About 8,776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Over U.S.22?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Over U.S.22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.