US Bridges

Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.8 Mi. E. of Wind. Mech. · Structure no. 0438359

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.8 Mi. E. of Wind. Mech.
RouteCounty Highway T536B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56424, -80.88587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2015)
Projected traffic154 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream 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 Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.