US Bridges

Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .31 Mi. N. of Schweitzer · Structure no. 0431087

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
821
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWindsor Mech. Road
CrossesBronson Creek
Location.31 Mi. N. of Schweitzer
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71456, -80.90377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2015)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Bronson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson 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 Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson Creek carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor Mech. Road over Bronson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.