US Bridges

SR 531 over Indian Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2.34 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 0406570

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 531 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 531 over Indian Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,741 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 531
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.34 MI E of SR 534
RouteState Highway 531
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.86459, -80.92229
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2015)
Projected traffic2,741 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 531 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 531 over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 531 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 531 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 531 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.