US Bridges

South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .15 Mi. E. of Cemetary RD · Structure no. 0433748

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth Ridge Road
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location.15 Mi. E. of Cemetary RD
RouteCounty Highway C22AA
StateOhio
Coordinates41.89275, -80.66775
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2015)
Projected traffic559 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ridge 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Ridge Road over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.