US Bridges

March Road over Mill Creek Tributary

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 300 S. of Brown Road · Structure no. 0432253

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

March Road over Mill Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying March Road over Mill Creek Tributary in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMarch Road
CrossesMill Creek Tributary
Location300 S. of Brown Road
RouteCounty Highway T290F
StateOhio
Coordinates41.76884, -80.70852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 March Road over Mill Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is March Road over Mill Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does March Road over Mill Creek Tributary carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is March Road over Mill Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns March Road over Mill Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.