US Bridges

CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · .02MI E. of ST Rt 43 · Structure no. 4131819

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 1996. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61 Liberty ST
CrossesYellow Creek
Location.02MI E. of ST Rt 43
RouteCity Street M0033
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47328, -80.92298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (1976)
Projected traffic1,124 by 1996
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 Liberty ST over 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 CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 Liberty ST over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.