US Bridges

West River RD over Kale Creek

FairPosted for load

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. S.E. of T.H.104-B · Structure no. 7840861

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West River RD over Kale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West River RD over Kale Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest River RD
CrossesKale Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S.E. of T.H.104-B
RouteCounty Highway C109B
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1603, -80.973
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
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2015)
Projected traffic876 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West River RD over Kale Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is West River RD over Kale 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West River RD over Kale Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West River RD over Kale Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West River RD over Kale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.