US Bridges

Willard RD 843 over Penn RR

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W T731 · Structure no. 1536915

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard RD 843 over Penn RR is a steel truss - deck carrying Willard RD 843 over Penn RR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 135 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillard RD 843
CrossesPenn RR
Location0.5 MI W T731
RouteCounty Highway T0843
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71252, -80.90816
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willard RD 843 over Penn RR built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Willard RD 843 over Penn RR 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 Willard RD 843 over Penn RR carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Willard RD 843 over Penn RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willard RD 843 over Penn RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.