US Bridges

Footville Richmond over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .66 Mi. E. of Rice Road · Structure no. 0430307

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Footville Richmond over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Footville Richmond over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 604 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFootville Richmond
CrossesGrand River
Location.66 Mi. E. of Rice Road
RouteCounty Highway C012G
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66377, -80.88333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2015)
Projected traffic838 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Footville Richmond over Grand River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Footville Richmond 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Footville Richmond over Grand River carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Footville Richmond over Grand River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Footville Richmond over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.