US Bridges

CR8 over Dry Fork

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Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.55-MI NW of SR150 · Structure no. 4131607

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR8 over Dry Fork is a concrete frame carrying CR8 over Dry Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR8
CrossesDry Fork
Location2.55-MI NW of SR150
RouteCounty Highway CR008
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23838, -80.78656
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR8 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is CR8 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns CR8 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.