US Bridges

Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver

GoodClosed to traffic

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E T756 · Structure no. 1537229

Built
1879
146 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 146 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcclellan RD 871
CrossesWest Fork Little Beaver
Location0.1 MI E T756
RouteCounty Highway 80871
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72885, -80.83565
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic14 by 1971
Trucks—
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mcclellan RD 871 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 Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclellan RD 871 over West Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.