US Bridges

Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2100 Feet E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0432733

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 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 truss - thru carrying Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeckwith Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location2100 Feet E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway T345A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.79014, -80.61642
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 April 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beckwith Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.