US Bridges

Brigden Road over Swine Creek

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 3600 Ft South of SR87 · Structure no. 7844190

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brigden Road over Swine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Brigden Road over Swine Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrigden Road
CrossesSwine Creek
Location3600 Ft South of SR87
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44844, -80.93486
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic28 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brigden Road over Swine Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Brigden Road over Swine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brigden Road over Swine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brigden Road over Swine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brigden Road over Swine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.