US Bridges

Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.7 Mile N SR152 · Structure no. 4132300

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJeff CR36
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.7 Mile N SR152
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35994, -80.81552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2015)
Projected traffic169 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 CR36 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff CR36 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.