US Bridges

I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2.19 MI E of SR 11 · Structure no. 0404292

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 12,705 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,635 by 2035. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 90
CrossesAshtabula River
Location2.19 MI E of SR 11
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.83959, -80.72704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,705 (2015)
Projected traffic17,635 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I.R. 90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River carry?

About 12,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 90 over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.