US Bridges

Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI W T898 · Structure no. 1536435

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
549
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower Elkton RD796
CrossesElk Run
Location0.0 MI W T898
RouteCounty Highway T0796
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79166, -80.70032
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2015)
Projected traffic762 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Elkton RD796 over Elk Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.