US Bridges

SR 84 over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.11 MI W of SR 11 · Structure no. 0403377

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
930 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 84 over Ashtabula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 84 over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,783 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,027 by 2035. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 84
CrossesAshtabula River
Location1.11 MI W of SR 11
RouteState Highway 84
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.8651, -80.78053
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length930 ft (283.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,783 (2015)
Projected traffic8,027 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 84 over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 84 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 84 over Ashtabula River carry?

About 5,783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 84 over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 84 over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.