US Bridges

Jeff CR39 over Cross Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.0 Miles N CR22A · Structure no. 4130642

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff CR39 over Cross Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeff CR39 over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 125 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 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJeff CR39
CrossesCross Creek
Location3.0 Miles N CR22A
RouteCounty Highway C0039
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35761, -80.84808
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2015)
Projected traffic1,053 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$674 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff CR39 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Jeff CR39 over Cross 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 Cross Creek carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jeff CR39 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff CR39 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.