US Bridges

Jeff CR39 over Salem Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 375 Feet S of SR646 · Structure no. 4130383

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
504
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff CR39 over Salem Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jeff CR39 over Salem Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJeff CR39
CrossesSalem Creek
Location375 Feet S of SR646
RouteCounty Highway C0039
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41014, -80.86594
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2015)
Projected traffic700 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR39 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff CR39 over Salem 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff CR39 over Salem Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jeff CR39 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff CR39 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.