US Bridges

Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .48 Mi. N. of Marvin Rd. · Structure no. 0431176

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPymatuning Lake RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.48 Mi. N. of Marvin Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C274B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58615, -80.5416
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2015)
Projected traffic353 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pymatuning Lake RD over Black 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 Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pymatuning Lake RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.