US Bridges

CR-6 over Short Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 250-FT NE of West Main ST · Structure no. 4130422

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-6 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR-6 over Short Creek 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2036. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-6
CrossesShort Creek
Location250-FT NE of West Main ST
RouteCity Street 6
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21924, -80.87261
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2016)
Projected traffic738 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$900 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-6 over Short Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-6 over Short 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 CR-6 over Short Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-6 over Short Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR-6 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.