PL3017 38TH
Carrying PL3017 38TH over MCDOWELL DITCH
0.6 MI. E. OF SR297, Stark, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PL3017 38TH
The PL3017 38TH bridge in Stark, Ohio carries PL3017 38TH over MCDOWELL DITCH. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,103 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PL3017 38TH compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 2018
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,103 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7631480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PL3017 38TH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PL3017 38TH against other structures in Stark and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PL3017 38TH?
PL3017 38TH in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PL3017 38TH inspected?
PL3017 38TH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,103 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PL3017 38TH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PL3017 38TH?
PL3017 38TH has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PL3017 38TH?
PL3017 38TH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PL3017 38TH and does age affect safety?
PL3017 38TH was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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