US Bridges

Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .4 Mi. N. of Gageville RD · Structure no. 0430862

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 80 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStanhope Kell. RD
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.4 Mi. N. of Gageville RD
RouteCounty Highway C33II
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85222, -80.61722
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2015)
Projected traffic461 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Stanhope Kell. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stanhope Kell. RD over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.