US Bridges

Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River

PoorClosed to traffic

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .2 Mi. E. of Battles Road · Structure no. 0433144

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River is a steel truss - thru carrying Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen Hill Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.2 Mi. E. of Battles Road
RouteCounty Highway T020E
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85254, -80.7275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River carry?

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

How long is Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Green Hill Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.