US Bridges

Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI E SR644 · Structure no. 1537067

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R is a steel truss - thru carrying Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 145 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYellow Crk Ch 846
CrossesConrail Penn Central R-R
Location0.0 MI E SR644
RouteCounty Highway T0846
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67491, -80.88223
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R carry?

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

How long is Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Crk Ch 846 over Conrail Penn Central R-R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.