US Bridges

SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.75 Mi. N of Jct. SR183 · Structure no. 1000969

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,883
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 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 10,883 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,106 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR43 & SR183
CrossesBig Sandy CR
Location0.75 Mi. N of Jct. SR183
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69144, -81.17613
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,883 (2015)
Projected traffic15,106 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR carry?

About 10,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR43 & SR183 over Big Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.