US Bridges

SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.44 MI W of SR 241 · Structure no. 7600682

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
686 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,514
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 16,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,921 by 2035. The structure is 686 ft (209.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesW&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R
Location0.44 MI W of SR 241
RouteState Highway 172
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79454, -81.52967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length686 ft (209.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,514 (2015)
Projected traffic22,921 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R carry?

About 16,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R?

The structure is 686 ft (209.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over W&le-Ns RR SR 21 Tus R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.