US Bridges

Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave

PoorPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S SR30 · Structure no. 1560778

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMarket ST
CrossesMiddle Fork Little Beave
Location0.3 MI S SR30
RouteCity Street 776
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76891, -80.76752
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic222 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Middle Fork Little Beave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.