US Bridges

SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 5.30 MI N of US 6 · Structure no. 0402389

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,815
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesThree Brothers Creek
Location5.30 MI N of US 6
RouteState Highway 45
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68025, -80.85541
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 45 over Three Brothers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.