SOUTH DENMARK ROAD
Carrying SOUTH DENMARK ROAD over MILLS CREEK
1500 W. OF CLAY ROAD, Ashtabula, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH DENMARK ROAD
The SOUTH DENMARK ROAD bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio carries SOUTH DENMARK ROAD over MILLS CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.7 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 267 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH DENMARK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.7 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.0 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 267 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0431206
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH DENMARK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH DENMARK ROAD against other structures in Ashtabula and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH DENMARK ROAD?
SOUTH DENMARK ROAD in Ashtabula, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH DENMARK ROAD inspected?
SOUTH DENMARK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 267 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH DENMARK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH DENMARK ROAD?
SOUTH DENMARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH DENMARK ROAD?
SOUTH DENMARK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH DENMARK ROAD and does age affect safety?
SOUTH DENMARK ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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