US Bridges

East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 813 East of SR 183 · Structure no. 7663080

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,202
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete slab carrying East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,056 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Broad Street
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location813 East of SR 183
RouteCity Street BROAD
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91923, -81.10283
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2015)
Projected traffic3,056 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is East Broad Street over Abandoned 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns East Broad Street over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.