US Bridges

Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 200 Ft W of CR 24 JCT · Structure no. 7933398

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Twp CR 5
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location200 Ft W of CR 24 JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyTuscarawas County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39845, -81.52784
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2015)
Projected traffic266 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Twp CR 5 over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.