US Bridges

Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R.

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N SR45 · Structure no. 1533428

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,735
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R. is a steel truss - thru carrying Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R. in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,735 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,408 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHunston RD 443
CrossesPenn Central R. R.
Location0.2 MI N SR45
RouteCounty Highway C0443
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83628, -80.55284
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2015)
Projected traffic2,408 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R. carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R.?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hunston RD 443 over Penn Central R. R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.