US Bridges

Tower Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .22 Mi. W. of SR307 · Structure no. 0432369

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Road over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tower Road over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location.22 Mi. W. of SR307
RouteCounty Highway T281A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69143, -80.69085
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2015)
Projected traffic132 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Tower Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Road over Mill Creek 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 Tower Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tower Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.