US Bridges

I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2.62 MI E of SR 7 · Structure no. 0404802

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,057
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 11,057 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,347 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 90
CrossesOver B&le Railroad
Location2.62 MI E of SR 7
RouteInterstate 90
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.93492, -80.52462
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,057 (2015)
Projected traffic15,347 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad 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 Over B&le Railroad carry?

About 11,057 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 90 over Over B&le Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.