US Bridges

SR 534 over Br Cowles Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.91 MI S of US 20 · Structure no. 0407143

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,235
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 534 over Br Cowles Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 534 over Br Cowles Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 3,235 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 534
CrossesBr Cowles Creek
Location0.91 MI S of US 20
RouteState Highway 534
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85024, -80.96181
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2015)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 Br Cowles Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 534 over Br Cowles 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 Br Cowles Creek carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 534 over Br Cowles Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 534 over Br Cowles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.