US Bridges

SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of CR162 · Structure no. 7632991

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 84 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 2,387 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,313 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSA2916 Willowdale
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. of CR162
RouteCounty Highway C0160
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65758, -81.29783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,387 (2015)
Projected traffic3,313 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SA2916 Willowdale over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SA2916 Willowdale over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.