US Bridges

SR 531 over Ashtabula River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.85 MI W of SR 11 · Structure no. 0406635

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,767
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 531 over Ashtabula River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR 531 over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 100 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 6,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 531
CrossesAshtabula River
Location0.85 MI W of SR 11
RouteState Highway 531
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.90026, -80.79777
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,767 (2015)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 531 over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 531 over Ashtabula River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 531 over Ashtabula River carry?

About 6,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 531 over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 531 over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.