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Built
  
1925

Architectural style
  
Single leaf bascule

Address
  
Ashtabula, OH 44004, USA

Bridge type
  
Bascule bridge

Added to NRHP
  
23 August 1985

Architect
  
Kell-Atkinson Const.

NRHP Reference #
  
85001801

Opened
  
1925

Body of water
  
Ashtabula lift bridge

Location
  
SR 531 over Ashtabula River, Ashtabula, Ohio

Area
  
less than 1 acre (0.40 ha; 4,000 m)

Similar
  
Ashtabula River, Bascule bridge, Hubbard House UGRR M, Ashtabula Harbor Light, Smolen–Gulf Bridge

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The Ashtabula lift bridge (also known as the West Fifth Street bridge) is a Strauss bascule bridge that carries Ohio State Route 531 over the Ashtabula River in the harbor of Ashtabula, Ohio.

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Besides its importance as a major transportation route in Ashtabula, the bridge occupies a crucial location in the city's built environment; the Ashtabula Harbour Commercial District terminates at the bridge's western end.

Ashtabula lift bridge


History

A river crossing had been at the bridge's site long before it was constructed.

In 1889, a 19th century pontoon bridge on the site was replaced by a through truss bridge, which permitted river access because it was a swing bridge.

In 1925, the bridge was constructed by a Cleveland firm, Wendell P. Brown, for $179,000. The lifting action depends on electric motors and a massive concrete counterweight. It is one of only two of its type that remain in service in the state of Ohio, and the only one extant in the state highway system.

In 1985, the bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1986, the bridge was restored.

From March 2008 through May 2009, the bridge was closed for repairs and repainting.

References

Ashtabula lift bridge Wikipedia


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