US Bridges

Brown Road over Griggs Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 600 S. of Griggs Road · Structure no. 0430765

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Griggs Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Brown Road over Griggs Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesGriggs Creek
Location600 S. of Griggs Road
RouteCounty Highway C029C
StateOhio
Coordinates41.78745, -80.7131
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2015)
Projected traffic691 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over Griggs Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Brown Road over Griggs Creek 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 Brown Road over Griggs Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown Road over Griggs Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over Griggs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.