US Bridges

SR183 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 2.46 MI E of JCT SR43 · Structure no. 1001388

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,996
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR183 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR183 over Big Sandy Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 6 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 7,996 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,098 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR183
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.46 MI E of JCT SR43
RouteState Highway 183
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71402, -81.12814
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,996 (2015)
Projected traffic11,098 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 SR183 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR183 over Big Sandy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR183 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,996 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR183 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR183 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.