US Bridges

SR 183 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.28 MI S of SR 43 · Structure no. 7605609

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,947
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 183 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 183 over Big Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,947 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,642 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 183
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.28 MI S of SR 43
RouteState Highway 183
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67229, -81.25989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,947 (2015)
Projected traffic9,642 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 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 183 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 183 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 183 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,947 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 183 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 183 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.