US Bridges

SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of TR154 · Structure no. 7636229

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSA1504 Elson
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of TR154
RouteCounty Highway T0153
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68971, -81.2513
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2015)
Projected traffic420 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SA1504 Elson over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SA1504 Elson over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.