US Bridges

SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.81 MI N of Stark CO · Structure no. 8501386

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,162
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 7,162 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,941 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesOver CHI-172 -0494 C
Location1.81 MI N of Stark CO
RouteState Highway 21
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93095, -81.65129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,162 (2015)
Projected traffic9,941 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C carry?

About 7,162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Over CHI-172 -0494 C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.