US Bridges

SR 43 over Yellow CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · .92 MI N of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4102134

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,759
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Yellow CR is a concrete slab carrying SR 43 over Yellow CR in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 3,759 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,217 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesYellow CR
Location.92 MI N of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 43
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47316, -80.92383
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,759 (2015)
Projected traffic5,217 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Yellow CR 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 Yellow CR carry?

About 3,759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Yellow CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.