US Bridges

SR 534 over Phelps Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.37 MI S of US 322 · Structure no. 0406848

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,734
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 534 over Phelps Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 534 over Phelps Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 1,734 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 534
CrossesPhelps Creek
Location1.37 MI S of US 322
RouteState Highway 534
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51551, -80.93495
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,734 (2015)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 534 over Phelps Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 534 over Phelps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 534 over Phelps Creek carry?

About 1,734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 534 over Phelps Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 534 over Phelps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.