US Bridges

SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 2.38 MI W of SR 11 · Structure no. 1505009

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,427
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,757 by 2035. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 344
CrossesNS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R
Location2.38 MI W of SR 11
RouteState Highway 344
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87294, -80.76529
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2015)
Projected traffic4,757 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 344 over NS Rr(amtrak) Cherry V.R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.