US Bridges

Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 0.04 Mi. N. of CR-304 · Structure no. 4361017

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek is a steel culvert carrying Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek in Lake 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesConnecticut Colony
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.04 Mi. N. of CR-304
RouteCity Street 81063
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68681, -81.31369
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic416 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek built?

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

What condition is Connecticut Colony over Marsh 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Connecticut Colony over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.