US Bridges

Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N T1004 · Structure no. 1530001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 896 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSprucevale RD 428
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.3 MI N T1004
RouteCounty Highway C0428
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70534, -80.57993
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2015)
Projected traffic1,244 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sprucevale RD 428 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.