MIDDLE ROAD
Carrying MIDDLE ROAD over CONNEAUT CREEK
.8 MI. N. OF CH427, Ashtabula, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLE ROAD
The MIDDLE ROAD bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio carries MIDDLE ROAD over CONNEAUT CREEK. It was built in 1868, making it 158 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 42.1 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 8/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDDLE 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
- 1868
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 42.1 m (138 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0432180
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
MIDDLE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MIDDLE 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 MIDDLE ROAD?
MIDDLE ROAD in Ashtabula, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDDLE ROAD inspected?
MIDDLE 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLE ROAD?
MIDDLE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLE ROAD?
MIDDLE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MIDDLE ROAD and does age affect safety?
MIDDLE ROAD was built in 1868, making it 158 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
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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