US Bridges

Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.35 Mi. E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0433055

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSchrambling Road
CrossesAshtabula River W Branch
Location1.35 Mi. E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway T337A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73962, -80.59545
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch carry?

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

How long is Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Schrambling Road over Ashtabula River W Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.