OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek
PoorStark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of TR150 · Structure no. 7633769
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns OS2227 Lotz over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.