US Bridges

Caine Road over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .3 Mi. E. of CH33 · Structure no. 0433780

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caine Road over Ashtabula River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Caine Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaine Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.3 Mi. E. of CH33
RouteCounty Highway T579A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.76481, -80.61649
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Caine Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Caine Road over Ashtabula River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Caine Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Caine Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.