US Bridges

SR 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek

Poor

Columbiana County, Ohio · 8.07 MI W of SR 9 · Structure no. 1504657

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,323
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,323 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,612 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesMiddle Br Sandy Creek
Location8.07 MI W of SR 9
RouteState Highway 172
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79663, -81.07005
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,323 (2015)
Projected traffic4,612 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek 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 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,323 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over Middle Br Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.