US Bridges

Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 1 MI N of US42 Int · Structure no. 0304832

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,113
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,113 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,485 by 2035. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 250
CrossesOver Ashland Railway
Location1 MI N of US42 Int
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88445, -82.30199
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,113 (2015)
Projected traffic8,485 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway carry?

About 6,113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 250 over Over Ashland Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.