US Bridges

Clyde Hill Road over Grand River

GoodPosted for load

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .4 Mi. N. of S. River Rd. · Structure no. 0432474

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Hill Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Clyde Hill Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClyde Hill Road
CrossesGrand River
Location.4 Mi. N. of S. River Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T141A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74552, -80.9993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clyde Hill Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Clyde Hill 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 Clyde Hill Road over Grand River carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clyde Hill Road over Grand River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Hill Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.