US Bridges

2nd ST over Short Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.2MI E of SR150 · Structure no. 4131207

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd ST over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd ST
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.2MI E of SR150
RouteCity Street 126
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19586, -80.77322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2015)
Projected traffic47 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2nd ST over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Short Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Short Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Short Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.