US Bridges

PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. W. of TR242 · Structure no. 7632258

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,617
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 111 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 5,617 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,796 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPE0413 Hankins
CrossesHess Ditch
Location0.8 Mi. W. of TR242
RouteCounty Highway C0240
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80937, -81.49903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,617 (2015)
Projected traffic7,796 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is PE0413 Hankins over Hess 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch carry?

About 5,617 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns PE0413 Hankins over Hess Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.