US Bridges

Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.11 MI S of US 6 · Structure no. 0401102

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2036. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDodgeville RD CR 8
CrossesSR 11
Location1.11 MI S of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59075, -80.71384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic361 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dodgeville RD CR 8 over SR 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.