US Bridges

Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib.

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .85 Mi. E. of Adams Road · Structure no. 0432660

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib. in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 125 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScribner Road
CrossesAshtabula River Trib.
Location.85 Mi. E. of Adams Road
RouteCounty Highway T420A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.81175, -80.58082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib. carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.