US Bridges

SR 11 over Mill Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.55 MI N of SR 307 · Structure no. 0401110

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,908
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 2,908 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,036 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 11
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.55 MI N of SR 307
RouteState Highway 11
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72453, -80.70689
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,908 (2015)
Projected traffic4,036 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 11 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 11 over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,908 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.