US Bridges

SR 84 over Br Cowels Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.79 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 0403180

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,798
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 84 over Br Cowels Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 84 over Br Cowels Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,884 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 84
CrossesBr Cowels Creek
Location0.79 MI E of SR 534
RouteState Highway 84
StateOhio
Coordinates41.79658, -80.93719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,798 (2015)
Projected traffic3,884 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 84 over Br Cowels Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 84 over Br Cowels 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 84 over Br Cowels Creek carry?

About 2,798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 84 over Br Cowels Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 84 over Br Cowels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.