US Bridges

Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.60MI. E. of SR43 · Structure no. 4131347

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek is a concrete frame carrying Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJeff. CR40
CrossesCedar Lick Creek
Location0.60MI. E. of SR43
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38285, -80.76577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick 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. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff. CR40 over Cedar Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.