US Bridges

US 30 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.26 MI W of SR 183 · Structure no. 7601204

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 over Big Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 91 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,569 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.26 MI W of SR 183
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73141, -81.0993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,569 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 30 over Big 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 July 2024.

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

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.