US Bridges

SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.02 MI E of US 6 · Structure no. 0403547

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,399
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,399 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85
CrossesBr Pymatuning Creek
Location1.02 MI E of US 6
RouteState Highway 85
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60725, -80.55099
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,399 (2015)
Projected traffic4,718 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek carry?

About 3,399 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over Br Pymatuning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.