US Bridges

SR 43 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 1.80 MI N of SR 619 · Structure no. 7601441

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 43 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,279 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesOver Wheeling&l Erie RR
Location1.80 MI N of SR 619
RouteState Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98524, -81.3388
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,244 (2015)
Projected traffic7,279 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wheeling&l Erie RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 43 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR 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 Over Wheeling&l Erie RR carry?

About 5,244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.