US Bridges

E 24th Street over Ashtabula River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .2 MI NE of Lake & 24th · Structure no. 0460044

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 24th Street over Ashtabula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 24th Street over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 24th Street
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.2 MI NE of Lake & 24th
RouteCity Street 649
StateOhio
Coordinates41.88232, -80.79474
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2015)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 24th Street over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 24th Street over Ashtabula River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E 24th Street over Ashtabula River carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 24th Street over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E 24th Street over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.