US Bridges

SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 2.65 Mi. S - Stark County · Structure no. 1000993

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,862
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,862 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,912 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR43 & SR183
CrossesArmstrong Run
Location2.65 Mi. S - Stark County
RouteState Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69045, -81.19274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,862 (2015)
Projected traffic10,912 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run carry?

About 7,862 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR43 & SR183 over Armstrong Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.