US Bridges

North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .2 Mi. E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0430803

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River is a steel culvert carrying North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Richmond RD
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.2 Mi. E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway C302A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71415, -80.61453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2015)
Projected traffic344 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m).

Who owns North Richmond RD over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.