US Bridges

SR 534 over Grand River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.52 MI S of SR 307 · Structure no. 0407089

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,866
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 534 over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 534 over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,754 by 2035. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 534
CrossesGrand River
Location0.52 MI S of SR 307
RouteState Highway 534
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7556, -80.94083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,866 (2015)
Projected traffic6,754 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 534 over Grand River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 534 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 534 over Grand River carry?

About 4,866 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 534 over Grand River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 534 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.