US Bridges

SR 43 over Sherrick Run

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.93 MI S of US 30 · Structure no. 7601352

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,924
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Sherrick Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 43 over Sherrick Run in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, 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 5 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 10,924 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,163 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesSherrick Run
Location0.93 MI S of US 30
RouteState Highway 43
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77519, -81.3466
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,924 (2015)
Projected traffic15,163 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 43 over Sherrick Run built?

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

What condition is SR 43 over Sherrick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Sherrick Run carry?

About 10,924 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Sherrick Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Sherrick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.