US Bridges

Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .74 Mi. E. of Rockwell · Structure no. 0433152

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2035. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlymouth Ridge RD
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.74 Mi. E. of Rockwell
RouteCounty Highway C020D
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85388, -80.71567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2015)
Projected traffic601 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Plymouth Ridge RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Ridge RD over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.