US Bridges

SR 518 over W Fk Little Beaver CR

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.57 MI E of SR164 · Structure no. 1505467

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 518 over W Fk Little Beaver CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 518 over W Fk Little Beaver CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 518
CrossesW Fk Little Beaver CR
Location0.57 MI E of SR164
RouteState Highway 518
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70497, -80.78851
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2018)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2038
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 518 over W Fk Little Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

About 898 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 518 over W Fk Little Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.