US Bridges

Middle Road over Conneaut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .8 Mi. N. of CH427 · Structure no. 0432180

Built
1868
157 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Conneaut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Middle Road over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1868 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 157 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2011. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.8 Mi. N. of CH427
RouteCity Street 351
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.9019, -80.54663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic139 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1868, making it 157 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Middle Road over Conneaut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Road over Conneaut Creek carry?

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

How long is Middle Road over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.