US Bridges

Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.90 MI W of SR 7 · Structure no. 0404535

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2035. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKeefus Road CR 421
CrossesIr 90
Location1.90 MI W of SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 635
StateOhio
Coordinates41.90679, -80.60341
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2015)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90 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 Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90 carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Keefus Road CR 421 over Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.