US Bridges

Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.81 MI S of SR 84 · Structure no. 0401625

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2036. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymouth Ridge RD
CrossesSR 11
Location0.81 MI S of SR 84
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85189, -80.76755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2016)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Plymouth Ridge RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11 carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Ridge RD over SR 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.