US Bridges

SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.07 MI W of Jct. SR542 · Structure no. 1001329

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,922
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal is a concrete slab carrying SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 76 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 3,922 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 183
CrossesSandy Beaver Canal
Location0.07 MI W of Jct. SR542
RouteState Highway 183
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65123, -81.29999
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,922 (2015)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal carry?

About 3,922 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 183 over Sandy Beaver Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.