US Bridges

SR 304 over Little Deer Creek

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.54 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 7806787

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,153
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

SR 304 over Little Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 304 over Little Deer Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,376 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 304
CrossesLittle Deer Creek
Location1.54 MI E of US 62
RouteState Highway 304
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16387, -80.54232
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,153 (2015)
Projected traffic4,376 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 304 over Little Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 304 over Little Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 304 over Little Deer Creek carry?

About 3,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 304 over Little Deer Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 304 over Little Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.