SU2816 NORTHVALE
Carrying SU2816 NORTHVALE over MIDDLE FORK SUGAR CREEK
0.5 MI. E. OF TR315A, Stark, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SU2816 NORTHVALE
The SU2816 NORTHVALE bridge in Stark, Ohio carries SU2816 NORTHVALE over MIDDLE FORK SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SU2816 NORTHVALE 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
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 209 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7634323
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
SU2816 NORTHVALE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SU2816 NORTHVALE against other structures in Stark and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SU2816 NORTHVALE?
SU2816 NORTHVALE in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SU2816 NORTHVALE inspected?
SU2816 NORTHVALE'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 209 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SU2816 NORTHVALE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SU2816 NORTHVALE?
SU2816 NORTHVALE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SU2816 NORTHVALE?
SU2816 NORTHVALE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SU2816 NORTHVALE and does age affect safety?
SU2816 NORTHVALE was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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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