US Bridges

Cork Cold Springs over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .76 Mi. West of SR45 · Structure no. 0430471

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cork Cold Springs over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cork Cold Springs over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 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).

CarriesCork Cold Springs
CrossesGrand River
Location.76 Mi. West of SR45
RouteCounty Highway C014J
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73073, -80.86911
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 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 (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2015)
Projected traffic1,387 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 Cork Cold Springs over Grand River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cork Cold Springs 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 Cork Cold Springs over Grand River carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cork Cold Springs 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 Cork Cold Springs over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.