US Bridges

Middle Road over Unnamed Stream

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .6 Mi. N. of Weaver Road · Structure no. 0431362

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Road over Unnamed Stream in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.6 Mi. N. of Weaver Road
RouteCounty Highway C425B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.87775, -80.54402
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Middle Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Middle Road over Unnamed Stream 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 Middle Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.