US Bridges

SR 46 over Big Run

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.57 MI S of SR 305 · Structure no. 7802625

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46 over Big Run in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5,790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,037 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesBig Run
Location1.57 MI S of SR 305
RouteState Highway 46
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28616, -80.73659
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,790 (2015)
Projected traffic8,037 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 46 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Big Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Big Run carry?

About 5,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Big Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.