US Bridges

Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR183 · Structure no. 1032321

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2011. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrant Boulivard
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR183
RouteCity Street 118
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72313, -81.10414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1991)
Projected traffic347 by 2011
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Boulivard over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.