US Bridges

Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.3 Miles N of SR150 · Structure no. 4131584

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJeff CR8
CrossesDry Fork
Location1.3 Miles N of SR150
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22314, -80.77564
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR8 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork 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 Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff CR8 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.