US Bridges

Murphy Road over Spring Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .15 Mi. N. of Corrigan RD · Structure no. 0433454

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murphy Road over Spring Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2011. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.15 Mi. N. of Corrigan RD
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63583, -81.00278
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic139 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Murphy Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Road over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Murphy Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Murphy Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.