US Bridges

Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W C410 · Structure no. 1536850

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 73 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpeidel RD 837
CrossesSandy Beaver Canal
Location0.4 MI W C410
RouteCounty Highway T0837
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77981, -80.86795
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal 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 Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Speidel RD 837 over Sandy Beaver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.