US Bridges

Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N SR30 · Structure no. 1535579

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBayard RD 703
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 MI N SR30
RouteCounty Highway T0703
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74897, -81.06789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2015)
Projected traffic307 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Bayard RD 703 over Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bayard RD 703 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.