US Bridges

SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR

Poor

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.71 MI N of SR 14 · Structure no. 1504576

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,497
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4 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 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,466 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 170
CrossesN Fork Little Beaver CR
Location1.71 MI N of SR 14
RouteState Highway 170
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88626, -80.54426
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2015)
Projected traffic3,466 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 N Fork Little Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 170 over N Fork Little Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.