US Bridges

SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3

Good

Stark County, Ohio · JCT of SR 43 and US 30 · Structure no. 7601069

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,990 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,866 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesSR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3
LocationJCT of SR 43 and US 30
RouteState Highway 43
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78781, -81.3493
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,990 (2015)
Projected traffic13,866 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3 carry?

About 9,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over SR43(BELDEN Ave) Ovr US3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.