US Bridges

Adams Road over Ashtabula River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .05 Mi. N. of Scribner RD · Structure no. 0432709

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Ashtabula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.05 Mi. N. of Scribner RD
RouteCounty Highway T409B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.81185, -80.5975
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Adams Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Road over Ashtabula River 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 Adams Road over Ashtabula River carry?

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

How long is Adams Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.