US Bridges

OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of SR44 · Structure no. 7630751

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOS3424 Hill Church
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of SR44
RouteCounty Highway C0141
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73412, -81.24417
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2015)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns OS3424 Hill Church over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.