US Bridges

Caine Road over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .77 Mi. E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0433102

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caine Road over Ashtabula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caine Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2034. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaine Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.77 Mi. E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway 579
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.76481, -80.60807
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2014)
Projected traffic126 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Caine Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caine 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 Caine Road over Ashtabula River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caine Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Caine Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.