US Bridges

S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi.E.Of S.R.644 · Structure no. 1505378

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 79 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 6 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.518
CrossesBr.W.Fork Little Beaverc
Location0.02 Mi.E.Of S.R.644
RouteState Highway 518
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70124, -80.88502
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2022)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.518 over Br.W.Fork Little Beaverc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.