US Bridges

US 30 over Sandy Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · .15 MI W of SR 644 · Structure no. 1501631

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,612
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 1986 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,013 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.15 MI W of SR 644
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73514, -80.95781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,612 (2018)
Projected traffic5,013 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 30 over Sandy Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,612 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.