US Bridges

Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .8 Mi. N. of CH427 · Structure no. 0430900

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnace Road
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.8 Mi. N. of CH427
RouteCounty Highway M037B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.90402, -80.52932
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2015)
Projected traffic468 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furnace Road over Conneaut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Furnace Road over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.