US Bridges

Earl RD NW over Newman Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · Newman Creek · Structure no. 7666322

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,394
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earl RD NW over Newman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Earl RD NW over Newman Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 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 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 6,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,875 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEarl RD NW
CrossesNewman Creek
LocationNewman Creek
RouteCity Street 353
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81333, -81.535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,394 (2015)
Projected traffic8,875 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Earl RD NW over Newman Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Earl RD NW over Newman Creek 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 Earl RD NW over Newman Creek carry?

About 6,394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Earl RD NW over Newman Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Earl RD NW over Newman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.