US Bridges

Underwood Road over Pymatuning Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .3 Mi. E. of Kiddle Road · Structure no. 0433349

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Underwood Road over Pymatuning Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Underwood Road over Pymatuning 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUnderwood Road
CrossesPymatuning Creek
Location.3 Mi. E. of Kiddle Road
RouteCounty Highway T143B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51042, -80.63064
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Underwood Road over Pymatuning Creek built?

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

What condition is Underwood Road over Pymatuning 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Underwood Road over Pymatuning Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Underwood Road over Pymatuning Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Underwood Road over Pymatuning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.