US Bridges

SR 11 over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.79 MI S of SR 84 · Structure no. 0401684

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,157 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,844
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Ashtabula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 5,844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,111 by 2035. The structure is 1,157 ft (352.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 11
CrossesAshtabula River
Location0.79 MI S of SR 84
RouteState Highway 11
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85194, -80.76731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,157 ft (352.8 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,844 (2015)
Projected traffic8,111 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 11 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Ashtabula River carry?

About 5,844 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 1,157 ft (352.8 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.