US Bridges

CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of TR259 · Structure no. 7631855

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,729
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 103 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 3,729 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,176 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCA1908 Shepler Chu
CrossesDomer Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. W. of TR259
RouteCounty Highway C0257
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76317, -81.40994
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,729 (2015)
Projected traffic5,176 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch carry?

About 3,729 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CA1908 Shepler Chu over Domer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.