MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch
PoorStark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of TR52 · Structure no. 7633572
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 68 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 4 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.
It carries about 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns MA1918 Smth-Kramer over Big Swartz Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.