US Bridges

Harpersfield Road over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.65 MI N of SR 534 · Structure no. 0432483

Built
1868
157 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
379 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpersfield Road over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harpersfield Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1868 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 157 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2035. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarpersfield Road
CrossesGrand River
Location0.65 MI N of SR 534
RouteCounty Highway C154A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.75603, -80.94444
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2015)
Projected traffic912 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harpersfield Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1868, making it 157 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Harpersfield 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harpersfield Road over Grand River carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harpersfield Road over Grand River?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harpersfield Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.