Root Road over Ashtabula River

Fair Condition126 years old40 vehicles/day

Location

StateOhio
CountyAshtabula
Location.05 Mi. E. Of Ch33
CarriesRoot Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Coordinates41.83339, -80.62012

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Max Span48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Width13.8 ft (4.2 m)
Deck Area135.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic40 (2015)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0432776

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