US Bridges

SR 45 over Mill Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 4.00 MI S of SR 307 · Structure no. 0402494

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,107 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.00 MI S of SR 307
RouteState Highway 45
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71444, -80.85278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2016)
Projected traffic6,107 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.