US Bridges

Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S SR 518 · Structure no. 1533517

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld SR 45 448-A
CrossesWest Fork Little Beaver
Location0.1 MI S SR 518
RouteCounty Highway C448A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70739, -80.70083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 45 448-A over West Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.