US Bridges

SR 170 over Bull Creek

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .15 MI S of SR 154 · Structure no. 1504533

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,042
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 170 over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 170 over Bull Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 3,042 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,222 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 170
CrossesBull Creek
Location.15 MI S of SR 154
RouteState Highway 170
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78735, -80.54488
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.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (2015)
Projected traffic4,222 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 170 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 170 over Bull 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 170 over Bull Creek carry?

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 170 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 170 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.