US Bridges

PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of CR252 · Structure no. 7630867

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,557
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,161 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPE3437 Kemary
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie RR
Location0.2 Mi. N. of CR252
RouteCounty Highway T0251
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73366, -81.47888
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,557 (2015)
Projected traffic2,161 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR 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 PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?

About 1,557 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns PE3437 Kemary over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.