Jefferson County Bridge Report Card
Jefferson County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jefferson County, Ohio
Jefferson County has 226 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 20 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.8% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 39,887 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jefferson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 226 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 20 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 39,887 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.8% | 17.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.2% of measured traffic | 3.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 941,695 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 39,887 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jefferson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 7 over Access DR (convyr Remvd) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,400 | 1963 |
| SR 7 N.bound Only over Side Hill Structure Nb7 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,392 | 1961 |
| Market St-wva2spur over Sr-7 Rr & Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,845 | 1905 |
| SR 164 over Elkhorn Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,291 | 1958 |
| SR 43 over Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,111 | 1972 |
| Ramp A Of SR 43 over Adam St.ramp B Ovr Rmp A | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,030 | 1975 |
| SR 213 over North Fork Yellow CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,858 | 1965 |
| Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,850 | 1950 |
| NB Ramp Onto SR 43 over SR 43 Under Ramp B | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1975 |
| Jeff Cr11 over Piney Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 797 | 1900 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.