US Bridges

SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.59 MI W of SR 11 · Structure no. 0406694

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,767
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 6,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2035. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 531
CrossesOver Norfolk Southern RR
Location0.59 MI W of SR 11
RouteState Highway 531
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.90025, -80.79358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,767 (2015)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 531 over Over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.