US Bridges

Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .05 Mi. E. of Adams Road · Structure no. 0432680

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 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 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesScribner Road
CrossesAshtabula River Trib
Location.05 Mi. E. of Adams Road
RouteCounty Highway T420A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.81145, -80.59663
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib 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 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 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner Road over Ashtabula River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.