US Bridges

SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 3.52 MI N of SR 261 · Structure no. 6701213

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,242
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 15,242 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,156 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesOver Abandoned RR
Location3.52 MI N of SR 261
RouteState Highway 43
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1811, -81.34683
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,242 (2015)
Projected traffic21,156 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR carry?

About 15,242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.