US Bridges

Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek

Poor

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .7 Mi. N. of Root Road · Structure no. 0432687

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReger Road
CrossesAshtabula Creek
Location.7 Mi. N. of Root Road
RouteCounty Highway T417A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.84407, -80.61121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Reger Road over Ashtabula 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 Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek carry?

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

How long is Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Reger Road over Ashtabula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.