US Bridges

SR 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.99 MI E of US 6 · Structure no. 0403598

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,306
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,201 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 85
CrossesPymatuning Reservoir
Location1.99 MI E of US 6
RouteState Highway 85
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60706, -80.5322
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,306 (2015)
Projected traffic3,201 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir 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 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir carry?

About 2,306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over Pymatuning Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.