US Bridges

Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi.E.Cr 43 · Structure no. 7840969

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 613 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMerwin Chase Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.5 Mi.E.Cr 43
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25064, -80.60563
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2015)
Projected traffic851 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Merwin Chase Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.