US Bridges

SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek

Poor

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of SR 7 · Structure no. 0403482

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
789
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 789 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 84
CrossesAshtabula Creek
Location0.16 MI E of SR 7
RouteState Highway 84
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.86282, -80.56945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2015)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ashtabula Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 84 over Ashtabula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.