US Bridges

SR 43 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 3.91 MI S of SR 14 · Structure no. 6701264

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,722
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 13,722 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,046 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
Location3.91 MI S of SR 14
RouteState Highway 43
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18687, -81.34708
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,722 (2015)
Projected traffic19,046 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 43 over Over Norfolk Southern 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 13,722 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.