US Bridges

S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.29 MI S of E Liberty ST · Structure no. 7860004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Elruth Avenue
CrossesLittle Squaw Creek
Location0.29 MI S of E Liberty ST
RouteCity Street 167
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15027, -80.6893
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns S. Elruth Avenue over Little Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.