US Bridges

BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of TR 299 · Structure no. 7635672

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 981 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,362 by 2035. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBE1632 Blough
CrossesN and W Railroad
Location0.1 Mi. S. of TR 299
RouteCounty Highway C0300
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69, -81.51046
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2015)
Projected traffic1,362 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns BE1632 Blough over N and W Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.