US Bridges

BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of TR297 · Structure no. 7633092

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,363
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder is a concrete arch - deck carrying BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 102 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 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBE0506 Hudson
CrossesCanal Feeder
Location0.2 Mi. W. of TR297
RouteCounty Highway C0255
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72105, -81.51144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2015)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder 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 BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns BE0506 Hudson over Canal Feeder?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.