US Bridges

Lake Road over Wheeler Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E. of County Line · Structure no. 0430722

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
923
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over Wheeler Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lake Road over Wheeler Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 923 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Road
CrossesWheeler Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of County Line
RouteCounty Highway T026B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85343, -80.98967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2015)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Road over Wheeler Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Road over Wheeler 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Road over Wheeler Creek carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over Wheeler Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over Wheeler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.