US Bridges

PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run

Poor

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of SR30 · Structure no. 7633874

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPA1908 Robertsvill
CrossesBlack Run
Location0.2 Mi. N. of SR30
RouteCounty Highway C0119
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76563, -81.18877
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run 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 PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns PA1908 Robertsvill over Black Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.