US Bridges

SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.05 MI S of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4103009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,291
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,291 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 164
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location1.05 MI S of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 164
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50998, -80.89567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2015)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 164 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek 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 SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.