US Bridges

C0053 over Yellow Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.4 MI E of SR164 · Structure no. 4130244

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
503
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0053 over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C0053 over Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesC0053
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.4 MI E of SR164
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52087, -80.86077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2019)
Projected traffic614 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 C0053 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0053 over Yellow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does C0053 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C0053 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C0053 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.