US Bridges

Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2 MI S CR22A · Structure no. 4132904

Built
1880
145 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1880, so it is 145 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Creek T166
CrossesCross Creek
Location2 MI S CR22A
RouteCounty Highway T0166
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34144, -80.73797
Functional classUrban 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Creek T166 over Cross 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 Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Creek T166 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.