US Bridges

C0054 over Town Fork

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Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.7-MI N SR43 · Structure no. 4130406

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0054 over Town Fork is a concrete frame carrying C0054 over Town Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC0054
CrossesTown Fork
Location1.7-MI N SR43
RouteCounty Highway C0054
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45835, -80.79086
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2011)
Projected traffic294 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0054 over Town Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0054 over Town Fork 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 C0054 over Town Fork carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C0054 over Town Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns C0054 over Town Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.