SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadStark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. E. of TR315A · Structure no. 7634323
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SU2816 Northvale over Middle Fork Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.