US Bridges

SR 173 over Beech Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 4.25 MI E SR 44 · Structure no. 7605536

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,937
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 173 over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 173 over Beech Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,937 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,853 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 173
CrossesBeech Creek
Location4.25 MI E SR 44
RouteState Highway 173
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90212, -81.17485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,937 (2015)
Projected traffic6,853 by 2035
Trucks4%
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

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 173 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 173 over Beech 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 173 over Beech Creek carry?

About 4,937 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 173 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 173 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.