US Bridges

SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · Just North of T-1044 · Structure no. 1504452

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,588 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 170
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
LocationJust North of T-1044
RouteState Highway 170
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71254, -80.54635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2015)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 170 over Little Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 170 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.