US Bridges

SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.72 MI W of SR 46 · Structure no. 7805918

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,662
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 88
CrossesMosquito Creek Reservoir
Location0.72 MI W of SR 46
RouteState Highway 88
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38984, -80.75008
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2015)
Projected traffic3,695 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 over Mosquito Creek Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.