US Bridges

JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR687 · Structure no. 7633262

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,975
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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 5,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,293 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJA2012 Amherst
CrossesLamberson Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR687
RouteCounty Highway C0238
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85919, -81.51055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic5,975 (2015)
Projected traffic8,293 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson 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 JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch carry?

About 5,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns JA2012 Amherst over Lamberson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.