US Bridges

LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek

PoorPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of CR348 · Structure no. 7633378

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA3608 Beaumont
CrossesNewman Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of CR348
RouteCounty Highway T0344
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8228, -81.55154
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LA3608 Beaumont over Newman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.