US Bridges

Graham Road over Ashtabula River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .3 Mi. E. of Ford Road · Structure no. 0433040

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham Road over Ashtabula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graham Road over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham Road
CrossesAshtabula River
Location.3 Mi. E. of Ford Road
RouteCounty Highway C343B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7818, -80.5892
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$695.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham Road over Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham Road over Ashtabula 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Graham Road over Ashtabula River carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Graham Road over Ashtabula River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Graham Road over Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.