US Bridges

Johnson Road over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .65 Mi. E. of CH9 · Structure no. 0432963

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Johnson Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesGrand River
Location.65 Mi. E. of CH9
RouteCounty Highway T541B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57616, -80.89163
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson 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 Johnson Road over Grand River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Grand River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.