US Bridges

SR 172 over Cold Run

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 4.97 MI E of SR 9 · Structure no. 1504770

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,559
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over Cold Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 172 over Cold Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,559 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,552 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesCold Run
Location4.97 MI E of SR 9
RouteState Highway 172
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78452, -80.83682
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,559 (2015)
Projected traffic3,552 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Cold Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over Cold Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 172 over Cold Run carry?

About 2,559 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over Cold Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over Cold Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.