US Bridges

New Hudson Road over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .6 Mi. E. of Wind. Mech. · Structure no. 0431214

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hudson Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying New Hudson Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hudson Road
CrossesGrand River
Location.6 Mi. E. of Wind. Mech.
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54966, -80.90043
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 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2015)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 New Hudson Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hudson 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 New Hudson Road over Grand River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Hudson Road over Grand River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns New Hudson Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.