US Bridges

SR 241 over Over W&e RR

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.27 MI S Stark CO Line · Structure no. 8504652

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Over W&e RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 241 over Over W&e RR in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesOver W&e RR
Location0.27 MI S Stark CO Line
RouteState Highway 241
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7347, -81.65351
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2015)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 241 over Over W&e RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Over W&e RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 241 over Over W&e RR carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Over W&e RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Over W&e RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.