US Bridges

SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.64 MI N of SR 165 · Structure no. 5001498

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,763
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,447 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1.64 MI N of SR 165
RouteState Highway 45
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96808, -80.85595
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2015)
Projected traffic2,447 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.