US Bridges

Root Road over Ashtabula River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .05 Mi. E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0432776

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Root Road over Ashtabula River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Root Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoot Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.05 Mi. E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway T414A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.83339, -80.62012
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Root Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Root 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 Root Road over Ashtabula River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Root Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Root Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.