US Bridges

SR 183 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.11 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 7605625

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 183 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 183 over Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 4,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,608 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 183
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.11 MI N of US 30
RouteState Highway 183
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73962, -81.08935
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,761 (2015)
Projected traffic6,608 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 183 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 183 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 183 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 183 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.