US Bridges

SR 604 over Red Haw Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 1.56 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 0306118

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 604 over Red Haw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 604 over Red Haw Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesSR 604
CrossesRed Haw Creek
Location1.56 MI E of US 42
RouteState Highway 604
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91511, -82.16262
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2015)
Projected traffic521 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 604 over Red Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 604 over Red Haw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 604 over Red Haw Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 604 over Red Haw Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 604 over Red Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.