US Bridges

US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .61 MI E of SR 45 · Structure no. 1501801

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,643
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 79 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 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 3,643 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,056 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesW Fork Little Beaver Crk
Location.61 MI E of SR 45
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71054, -80.69701
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,643 (2018)
Projected traffic5,056 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk 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 W Fork Little Beaver Crk carry?

About 3,643 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over W Fork Little Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.