US Bridges

Giddings Road over Mill Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .35 Mi. N. of Jones Road · Structure no. 0430536

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giddings Road over Mill Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Giddings Road over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGiddings Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location.35 Mi. N. of Jones Road
RouteCounty Highway T297A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.76498, -80.73259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Giddings Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giddings Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Giddings Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Giddings Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Giddings Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.