US Bridges

Horton Road over Conneaut Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .5 Mi. N. of Hatches Cor. · Structure no. 0432644

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horton Road over Conneaut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Horton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHorton Road
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.5 Mi. N. of Hatches Cor.
RouteCounty Highway T429A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.88813, -80.60318
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
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic278 by 2024
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Horton Road over Conneaut Creek built?

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

What condition is Horton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Horton Road over Conneaut Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Horton Road over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Road over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.