US Bridges

County Road 242-A over Center Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of S.R. 45 · Structure no. 7844514

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 242-A over Center Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 242-A over Center Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 242-A
CrossesCenter Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of S.R. 45
RouteCounty Highway C242A
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37153, -80.86728
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2015)
Projected traffic557 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 242-A over Center Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is County Road 242-A over Center 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 242-A over Center Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 242-A over Center Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 242-A over Center Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.