US Bridges

CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · E. of Int With CR1 · Structure no. 4133269

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
783
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 783 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR2 Public RD
CrossesLittle Short Creek
LocationE. of Int With CR1
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16247, -80.74119
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2015)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR2 Public RD over Little Short 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 CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR2 Public RD over Little Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.