US Bridges

US 30 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .12 MI E of Conrail RR · Structure no. 1501542

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,659
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 over Sandy Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,659 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,855 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.12 MI E of Conrail RR
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74822, -81.04367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,659 (2018)
Projected traffic7,855 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 30 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,659 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.