US Bridges

US 6 over Br Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 5.40 MI N of SR 85 · Structure no. 0400505

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,103
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Br Ashtabula River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Br Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,103 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,919 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 6
CrossesBr Ashtabula River
Location5.40 MI N of SR 85
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68464, -80.57034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,103 (2015)
Projected traffic2,919 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Br Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Br Ashtabula River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Br Ashtabula River carry?

About 2,103 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Br Ashtabula River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Br Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.