US Bridges

MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of TR29 · Structure no. 7633505

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 97 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMA2401 Reeder
CrossesLittle Beech Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of TR29
RouteCounty Highway C0028
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93335, -81.19699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek 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 MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns MA2401 Reeder over Little Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.