US Bridges

CR 74 over Cross Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.2-MI S of CR28 · Structure no. 4130800

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74 over Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 74 over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 74
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.2-MI S of CR28
RouteCounty Highway C0074
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31607, -80.65482
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2019)
Projected traffic620 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 74 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74 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 CR 74 over Cross Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 74 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.