US Bridges

SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.53 MI W of SR 11 · Structure no. 1505068

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 344
CrossesCherry Valley Run
Location1.53 MI W of SR 11
RouteState Highway 344
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87751, -80.75372
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2016)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 344 over Cherry Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 344 over Cherry Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.