US Bridges

Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 250 E. of Corp. Limit · Structure no. 0433691

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2035. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRunkle Avenue
CrossesHubbard Run
Location250 E. of Corp. Limit
RouteCounty Highway C023A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.8484, -80.78146
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2015)
Projected traffic490 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Runkle Avenue over Hubbard 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 Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Runkle Avenue over Hubbard Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.