US Bridges

Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · .1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR183 · Structure no. 7675895

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,680
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,884 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLine Street CR-15
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR183
RouteCity Street 15
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72796, -81.10174
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2015)
Projected traffic7,884 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Line Street CR-15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Line Street CR-15 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.