JEFF. CR6
Carrying JEFF. CR6 over SHORT CREEK
CR6 @ HARRISON CNTY LINE, Jefferson, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JEFF. CR6
The JEFF. CR6 bridge in Jefferson, Ohio carries JEFF. CR6 over SHORT CREEK. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 339 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JEFF. CR6 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 339 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4133048
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
JEFF. CR6 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare JEFF. CR6 against other structures in Jefferson and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JEFF. CR6?
JEFF. CR6 in Jefferson, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JEFF. CR6 inspected?
JEFF. CR6's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 339 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JEFF. CR6 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JEFF. CR6?
JEFF. CR6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JEFF. CR6?
JEFF. CR6 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is JEFF. CR6 and does age affect safety?
JEFF. CR6 was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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