US Bridges

Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N SR344 · Structure no. 1533207

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesCherry Valley Run
Location0.1 MI N SR344
RouteCity Street MADIS
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87594, -80.75643
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2015)
Projected traffic745 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Madison Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Cherry Valley Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.