US Bridges

Benetka Road over Ashtabula River

GoodPosted for load

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .4 Mi. N. of Ply. Gagevl. · Structure no. 0433195

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benetka Road over Ashtabula River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Benetka Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBenetka Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.4 Mi. N. of Ply. Gagevl.
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.84863, -80.68922
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2015)
Projected traffic160 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Benetka Road over Ashtabula River built?

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

What condition is Benetka 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Benetka Road over Ashtabula River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Benetka Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Benetka Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.