US Bridges

Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver

GoodPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S SR518 · Structure no. 1536354

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver is a steel truss - thru carrying Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMccormick Run 781
CrossesWest Fork Little Beaver
Location0.2 MI S SR518
RouteCounty Highway T0781
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69303, -80.73756
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Mccormick Run 781 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mccormick Run 781 over West Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.