US Bridges

SR 21 over Fox Run

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 2.05 MI S of SR 93 · Structure no. 7600577

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,155
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Fox Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 21 over Fox Run in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,543 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesFox Run
Location2.05 MI S of SR 93
RouteState Highway 21
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85659, -81.57866
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,155 (2015)
Projected traffic8,543 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Fox Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Fox Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Fox Run carry?

About 6,155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Fox Run?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Fox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.