US Bridges

NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch

FairPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of CR199 · Structure no. 7635907

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNI3077 Francesca
CrossesFairhope Ditch
Location0.5 Mi. W. of CR199
RouteCounty Highway T3675
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84244, -81.30234
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns NI3077 Francesca over Fairhope Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.