US Bridges

CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of CR257 · Structure no. 7631928

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCA1959 Gambrinus
CrossesHurford Run
Location0.5 Mi. N. of CR257
RouteCounty Highway C0246
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7666, -81.41863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CA1959 Gambrinus over Hurford Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.