US Bridges

CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 7.32MI.N. of SR43 · Structure no. 4130278

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR54 St.Lake Rd.
CrossesYellow Creek
Location7.32MI.N. of SR43
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51667, -80.81667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2015)
Projected traffic118 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR54 St.Lake Rd. 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 CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR54 St.Lake Rd. over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.