US Bridges

Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 Miles West of SR-7 · Structure no. 1537601

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBear Hollow RD 896
CrossesMiddle Fork Little Beave
Location0.1 Miles West of SR-7
RouteCounty Highway 896
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73388, -80.64115
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave carry?

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

How long is Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Hollow RD 896 over Middle Fork Little Beave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.