US Bridges

Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E T703 · Structure no. 1536753

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSandy Spring 820
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 MI E T703
RouteCounty Highway T0820
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77645, -81.06733
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Sandy Spring 820 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 Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Spring 820 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.