US Bridges

Fenkel Road over Gravel Run

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .83MI East of SR7 · Structure no. 0433373

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenkel Road over Gravel Run is a steel culvert carrying Fenkel Road over Gravel Run in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFenkel Road
CrossesGravel Run
Location.83MI East of SR7
RouteCounty Highway T273C
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62188, -80.55528
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2015)
Projected traffic423 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fenkel Road over Gravel Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenkel Road over Gravel Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fenkel Road over Gravel Run carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fenkel Road over Gravel Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Fenkel Road over Gravel Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.