US Bridges

SR 800 over Sandy Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.44 Mi. S. of Jct. SR183 · Structure no. 7906757

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,591
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 800 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 800 over Sandy Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 79 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,591 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,984 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 800
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.44 Mi. S. of Jct. SR183
RouteState Highway 800
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6328, -81.35754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,591 (2015)
Projected traffic4,984 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 800 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 800 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 800 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,591 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 800 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 800 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.