US Bridges

SR 154 over Bull CR

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 3.13 MI W of SR 170 · Structure no. 1503669

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,785
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Bull CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 154 over Bull CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,478 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 154
CrossesBull CR
Location3.13 MI W of SR 170
RouteState Highway 154
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79842, -80.59948
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2015)
Projected traffic2,478 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 154 over Bull CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 154 over Bull CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Bull CR carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Bull CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over Bull CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.