US Bridges

West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.2MI S of W 52 Street · Structure no. 0460087

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,139
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,745 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Avenue
CrossesNorfolk S. Railroad
Location0.2MI S of W 52 Street
RouteCounty Highway C0900
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.85964, -80.79594
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,139 (2015)
Projected traffic5,745 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad 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 Norfolk S. Railroad carry?

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

How long is West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue over Norfolk S. Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.