US Bridges

CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.38 MI N. of JCT SR213 · Structure no. 4131495

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR50A
CrossesNorth Fork Yellow Creek
Location0.38 MI N. of JCT SR213
RouteCounty Highway C050A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56253, -80.70905
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR50A over North Fork Yellow 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 CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek carry?

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

How long is CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR50A over North Fork Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.