US Bridges

Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N. of JCT US20 · Structure no. 0462152

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
874 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,520 by 2025. The structure is 874 ft (266.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParish Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.4 MI N. of JCT US20
RouteCity Street 637
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.94131, -80.58926
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length874 ft (266.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2005)
Projected traffic3,520 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parish Road over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 874 ft (266.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Parish Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.