US Bridges

Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E.Of JCT SR7 · Structure no. 0461261

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1951 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 1971. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWelton Road
CrossesConneaut Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI E.Of JCT SR7
RouteCity Street WELTN
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.9359, -80.56059
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1951)
Projected traffic555 by 1971
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Welton Road over Conneaut Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.