US Bridges

SR 45 over Baughman Creek

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Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.59 MI S of SR 88 · Structure no. 7802285

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Baughman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 45 over Baughman Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 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 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesBaughman Creek
Location1.59 MI S of SR 88
RouteState Highway 45
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41031, -80.86891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2015)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Baughman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 45 over Baughman 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 Baughman Creek carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Baughman Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Baughman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.