US Bridges

Creek Road over Conneaut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .2 Mi. W. of Keefus Road · Structure no. 0432202

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Conneaut Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Creek Road over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.2 Mi. W. of Keefus Road
RouteCounty Highway M0443
StateOhio
Coordinates41.91958, -80.60998
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2015)
Projected traffic81 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Creek Road over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek 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 Creek Road over Conneaut Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.