US Bridges

Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.5 Mi. E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0430919

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Center Road
CrossesAshtabula Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway C040B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.84798, -80.60222
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2015)
Projected traffic328 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula 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 Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Center Road over Ashtabula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.