US Bridges

Callender Road over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.12 MI E. of C.H. 9 · Structure no. 0430000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
280 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callender Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Callender Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCallender Road
CrossesGrand River
Location1.12 MI E. of C.H. 9
RouteCounty Highway 0T550
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63508, -80.89279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2015)
Projected traffic283 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callender Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Callender Road over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Callender Road over Grand River carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Callender Road over Grand River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Callender Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.