US Bridges

Shaffer Road over Grand River

FairPosted for load

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 2.35 Mi. E. of CH9 · Structure no. 0432814

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaffer Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Shaffer Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 112 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShaffer Road
CrossesGrand River
Location2.35 Mi. E. of CH9
RouteCounty Highway T067A
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64983, -80.86972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 Shaffer Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Shaffer Road over Grand River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Shaffer Road over Grand River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shaffer Road over Grand River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Shaffer Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.