US Bridges

SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.22 MI W of SR 164 · Structure no. 1505432

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 518
CrossesBr W Fk Little Beaver CR
Location1.22 MI W of SR 164
RouteState Highway 518
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70807, -80.82851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2018)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 Br W Fk Little Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 518 over Br W Fk Little Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.