US Bridges

Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 1.85 MI S of SR 627 · Structure no. 7603185

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,429
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 4,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,669 by 2035. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFohl Road CR 252
CrossesIr 77
Location1.85 MI S of SR 627
RouteCounty Highway C0252
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72908, -81.41865
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,429 (2015)
Projected traffic46,669 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77 carry?

About 4,429 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Fohl Road CR 252 over Ir 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.