US Bridges

Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 800 Feet East of CH43 · Structure no. 7840977

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMerwin Chase Road
CrossesLittle Yankee Run
Location800 Feet East of CH43
RouteCounty Highway C168A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25083, -80.61389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run 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 Little Yankee Run carry?

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

How long is Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Merwin Chase Road over Little Yankee Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.