US Bridges

Hague Road over Rock Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .9 Mi. E. of Bogue Rd. · Structure no. 0433888

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hague Road over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hague Road over Rock 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHague Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location.9 Mi. E. of Bogue Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T555F
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55008, -80.81268
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2015)
Projected traffic239 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hague Road over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Hague Road over Rock 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 Hague Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hague Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hague Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.