US Bridges

US 30 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 2.40 MI E of SR 44 · Structure no. 7601034

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 over Little Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 6,648 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,227 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location2.40 MI E of SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77093, -81.22397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,648 (2015)
Projected traffic9,227 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 30 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Little Sandy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.