US Bridges

Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 8.74MI E. of Bergholz · Structure no. 4130332

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 53
CrossesYellow Creek
Location8.74MI E. of Bergholz
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51489, -80.75742
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2015)
Projected traffic287 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 53 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.