US Bridges

SR 45 over Center Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.50 MI S of SR 307 · Structure no. 0402524

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,815
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Center Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 45 over Center Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesCenter Creek
Location1.50 MI S of SR 307
RouteState Highway 45
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74994, -80.85451
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Center Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Center 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 Center Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 45 over Center Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.