US Bridges

West Avenue over Conrail RR

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi.N of W34th ST · Structure no. 0460036

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,139
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Avenue over Conrail RR in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,745 by 2035. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWest Avenue
CrossesConrail RR
Location0.1 Mi.N of W34th ST
RouteCity Street 645
StateOhio
Coordinates41.87203, -80.79921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,139 (2015)
Projected traffic5,745 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Avenue over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is West Avenue over Conrail RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Avenue over Conrail RR carry?

About 4,139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Avenue over Conrail RR?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.