US Bridges

PI1721 Downing over Bear Run

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.0 Mi. W. of CR254 · Structure no. 7634110

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PI1721 Downing over Bear Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PI1721 Downing over Bear Run in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPI1721 Downing
CrossesBear Run
Location0.0 Mi. W. of CR254
RouteCounty Highway C0276
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68484, -81.40849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2015)
Projected traffic287 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 PI1721 Downing over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is PI1721 Downing over Bear Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does PI1721 Downing over Bear Run carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PI1721 Downing over Bear Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns PI1721 Downing over Bear Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.