US Bridges

State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N C437 · Structure no. 1537911

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 111 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Line RD 945
CrossesN Fork Little Beaver Crk
Location0.5 MI N C437
RouteCounty Highway T0945
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87544, -80.51902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic97 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk 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 State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns State Line RD 945 over N Fork Little Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.