US Bridges

PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of TR138 · Structure no. 7630824

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete arch - deck carrying PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 99 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPA1731 Paris
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. N. of TR138
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78454, -81.16848
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2023)
Projected traffic1,117 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns PA1731 Paris over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.