US Bridges

Montgomery Road over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .6 Mi. E. of Wind. Mech. · Structure no. 0432229

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Montgomery Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMontgomery Road
CrossesGrand River
Location.6 Mi. E. of Wind. Mech.
RouteCounty Highway T536B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56424, -80.90165
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2015)
Projected traffic154 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Montgomery Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery 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 Montgomery Road over Grand River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Road over Grand River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.