US Bridges

Benetka Road over Mill Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .74 Mi. N. of Sheffield · Structure no. 0433209

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benetka Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benetka Road over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBenetka Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location.74 Mi. N. of Sheffield
RouteCounty Highway T350A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.83609, -80.68394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2015)
Projected traffic160 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Benetka Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Benetka Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Benetka Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.