US Bridges

Ninth ST over USR-30

Poor

Columbiana County, Ohio · 2.93 MI E of SR 170 · Structure no. 1502344

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth ST over USR-30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ninth ST over USR-30 in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 1990. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNinth ST
CrossesUSR-30
Location2.93 MI E of SR 170
RouteCity Street 325
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62466, -80.5848
Functional classUrban 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1970)
Projected traffic1,388 by 1990
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ninth ST over USR-30 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth ST over USR-30 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ninth ST over USR-30 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ninth ST over USR-30?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth ST over USR-30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.