US Bridges

Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S T869 · Structure no. 1536087

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 125 years old, older 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTrinity Church 756
CrossesWest Fork Little Beaver
Location0.3 MI S T869
RouteCounty Highway T0756
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73712, -80.83918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2015)
Projected traffic451 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity Church 756 over West Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.