US Bridges

US 6 over Grand River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.50 MI W of SR 45 · Structure no. 0400173

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Grand River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 6 over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 6
CrossesGrand River
Location1.50 MI W of SR 45
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60538, -80.89469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2015)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Grand River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 6 over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Grand River carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Grand River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.