US Bridges

County Road 255A over Stream

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of TH256B · Structure no. 7843372

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
488
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 255A over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 255A over Stream in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 255A
CrossesStream
Location0.6 Mi. N. of TH256B
RouteCounty Highway 255
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42449, -80.56286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2015)
Projected traffic677 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 255A over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 255A over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 255A over Stream carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 255A over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 255A over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.