US Bridges

N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .4 Mi. N. of W. Jeff. St. · Structure no. 0462802

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2022. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Poplar St.
CrossesTrib. Mill Creek
Location.4 Mi. N. of W. Jeff. St.
RouteCity Street POPLA
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74407, -80.77976
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2002)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N. Poplar St. over Trib. Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.