US Bridges

SR 45 over Little Duck Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 6.33 MI N of Ir 76 · Structure no. 7802048

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,896
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Little Duck Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 45 over Little Duck Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 82 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 6,896 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,572 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 45
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location6.33 MI N of Ir 76
RouteState Highway 45
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19866, -80.85297
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,896 (2015)
Projected traffic9,572 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 45 over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 45 over Little Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 6,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.