US Bridges

Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S SR344 · Structure no. 1539647

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,114
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 344 414A
CrossesEast Branch Cherry Valle
Location0.2 MI S SR344
RouteCounty Highway 414
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87124, -80.76486
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2015)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old 344 414A over East Branch Cherry Valle?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.