US Bridges

SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.67 MI W of SR 11 · Structure no. 1505017

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,728
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,174 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 344
CrossesCherry Valley Run
Location1.67 MI W of SR 11
RouteState Highway 344
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87648, -80.75513
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,728 (2015)
Projected traffic5,174 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cherry Valley Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run 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 Cherry Valley Run carry?

About 3,728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.