US Bridges

Layer Road over Duck Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 986 Ft. North TH84 · Structure no. 7841397

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Layer Road over Duck Creek is a concrete frame carrying Layer Road over Duck Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLayer Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location986 Ft. North TH84
RouteCounty Highway T095A
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20567, -80.89401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic351 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$787,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Layer Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Layer Road over Duck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Layer Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Layer Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Layer Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.