US Bridges

PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E SR170 · Structure no. 1538209

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver is a steel truss - thru carrying PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 132 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPANCAKE-CLARK.1031
CrossesNorth Fork Little Beaver
Location1.5 MI E SR170
RouteCounty Highway T1031
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75352, -80.53911
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2015)
Projected traffic217 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns PANCAKE-CLARK.1031 over North Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.