US Bridges

State Road over Conneaut Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .2 Mi. N. of Hatches Cor. · Structure no. 0431559

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Conneaut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying State Road over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Road
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.2 Mi. N. of Hatches Cor.
RouteCounty Highway C354K
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.8864, -80.62061
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2015)
Projected traffic221 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 State Road over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is State 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 State Road over Conneaut Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.