US Bridges

Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull Creek

Poor

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .2 Mi. N. of CH12 · Structure no. 0430234

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull 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 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWindsor Mech. Road
CrossesTrumbull Creek
Location.2 Mi. N. of CH12
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6638, -80.91456
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2015)
Projected traffic437 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull Creek built?

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

What condition is Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Mech. Road over Trumbull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.