North Avenue over Cowles Creek
GoodAshtabula County, Ohio · 0.01 Miles East of SR534 · Structure no. 0460664
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 405
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Avenue over Cowles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Avenue over Cowles Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Avenue over Cowles Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is North Avenue over Cowles 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 2023.
How much traffic does North Avenue over Cowles Creek carry?
About 405 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Avenue over Cowles Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns North Avenue over Cowles Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.