US Bridges

BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of Market Ave. · Structure no. 7630050

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 102 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,498 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBE0504 Fohl
CrossesFohl Ditch
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Market Ave.
RouteCounty Highway C0252
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72496, -81.51294
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic2,498 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns BE0504 Fohl over Fohl Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.