US Bridges

Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .5 Mi. S. of S. Ridge Rd. · Structure no. 0432156

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2011. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld SR7 Carter Rd.
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. of S. Ridge Rd.
RouteCity Street 273
StateOhio
Coordinates41.89413, -80.57432
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic139 by 2011
Trucks5%
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 Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR7 Carter Rd. 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 Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR7 Carter Rd. over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.