US Bridges

SR 534 over Dead Branch Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.79 MI N or US 422 · Structure no. 7807457

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 534 over Dead Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 534 over Dead Branch Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 534
CrossesDead Branch Creek
Location1.79 MI N or US 422
RouteState Highway 534
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33367, -80.95503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2015)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 534 over Dead Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 534 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 534 over Dead Branch Creek carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 534 over Dead Branch Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 534 over Dead Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.