US Bridges

SR 305 over Dead Branch Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.50 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 7806817

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,337
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 over Dead Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 305 over Dead Branch Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 88 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,244 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 305
CrossesDead Branch Creek
Location0.50 MI E of SR 534
RouteState Highway 305
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30841, -80.94651
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2015)
Projected traffic3,244 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 305 over Dead Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 305 over Dead Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 305 over Dead Branch Creek carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 over Dead Branch Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 305 over Dead Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.