US Bridges

SR 45 over Coffee Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.30 MI N of SR 307 · Structure no. 0402560

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Coffee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 45 over Coffee Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location0.30 MI N of SR 307
RouteState Highway 45
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.77597, -80.85478
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Coffee 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 Coffee Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.