US Bridges

SR 45 over Rock Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 3.70 MI N of US 6 · Structure no. 0402354

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,815
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Rock Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.70 MI N of US 6
RouteState Highway 45
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65827, -80.86124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,815 (2015)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Rock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,815 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.