US Bridges

SR 46 over Mosquito Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.44 MI N of SR 87 · Structure no. 7802994

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 46 over Mosquito Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location1.44 MI N of SR 87
RouteState Highway 46
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48274, -80.74679
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$861 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 46 over Mosquito 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.