US Bridges

Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.0 Mile E of Twp Line · Structure no. 0433667

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymouth Ridge RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.0 Mile E of Twp Line
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85443, -80.78256
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2015)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern 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 Norfolk Southern carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth Ridge RD over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.