US Bridges

OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of TR142 · Structure no. 7633750

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOS2720 Mapleton
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of TR142
RouteCounty Highway C0118
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74629, -81.24276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy 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 OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns OS2720 Mapleton over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.