US Bridges

Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E T1004 · Structure no. 1538357

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBell-School 1131
CrossesLongs Run
Location0.2 MI E T1004
RouteCounty Highway T1131
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69104, -80.5937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2015)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bell-School 1131 over Longs Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.