US Bridges

SR 46 over Sulpher Creek

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .26 MI North of ST Rt 170 · Structure no. 1502859

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,076
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Sulpher Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46 over Sulpher Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 97 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 6 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 4,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,657 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesSulpher Creek
Location.26 MI North of ST Rt 170
RouteState Highway 46
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83281, -80.54474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,076 (2015)
Projected traffic5,657 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Sulpher Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 46 over Sulpher 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 SR 46 over Sulpher Creek carry?

About 4,076 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Sulpher Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Sulpher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.