US Bridges

PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E. of SR297 · Structure no. 7631480

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,103
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 8,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,247 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPL3017 38th
CrossesMcdowell Ditch
Location0.6 Mi. E. of SR297
RouteCounty Highway C0213
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84107, -81.41161
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,103 (2015)
Projected traffic11,247 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is PL3017 38th over Mcdowell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch carry?

About 8,103 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns PL3017 38th over Mcdowell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.