US Bridges

SR 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr)

Poor

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.99 MI E of SR 644 · Structure no. 1505408

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr) in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 518
CrossesWillard Run (brush Cr)
Location0.99 MI E of SR 644
RouteState Highway 518
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7016, -80.86656
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2022)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 518 over Willard Run (brush 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr) carry?

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

How long is SR 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 518 over Willard Run (brush Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.