US Bridges

Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 300 W. of Adams Road · Structure no. 0432725

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9 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 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeckwith Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location300 W. of Adams Road
RouteCounty Highway T345B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.79028, -80.59333
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckwith Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River carry?

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

How long is Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.