US Bridges

Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.45 MI W of SR 45 · Structure no. 0403784

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2036. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClay Street CH-16
CrossesIr 90
Location0.45 MI W of SR 45
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.78196, -80.86292
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2016)
Projected traffic1,591 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 Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90 carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Street CH-16 over Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.