US Bridges

Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.2 Miles W SR152 · Structure no. 4130073

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run is a concrete frame carrying Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 445 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJeff CR56
CrossesShelley Run
Location3.2 Miles W SR152
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45281, -80.68399
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2015)
Projected traffic618 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff CR56 over Shelley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.