US Bridges

SR 45 over East Br Indian Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.08 MI N of US 20 · Structure no. 0402656

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,122
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over East Br Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 45 over East Br Indian Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,122 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,721 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesEast Br Indian Creek
Location0.08 MI N of US 20
RouteState Highway 45
StateOhio
Coordinates41.83704, -80.85562
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,122 (2015)
Projected traffic5,721 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 East Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over East Br Indian 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 East Br Indian Creek carry?

About 4,122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over East Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over East Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.