US Bridges

Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.48 MI E of SR 7 · Structure no. 0404713

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1971 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90 in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 1991. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road MR-351
CrossesIr 90
Location1.48 MI E of SR 7
RouteCity Street 427
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.92529, -80.5428
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1971)
Projected traffic319 by 1991
Trucks—
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 Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Middle Road MR-351 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 Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road MR-351 over Ir 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.