US Bridges

Schweitzer Road over Grand River

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · .25 Mi. E. of Tote Rd. · Structure no. 0433047

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schweitzer Road over Grand River is a steel truss - thru carrying Schweitzer Road over Grand River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSchweitzer Road
CrossesGrand River
Location.25 Mi. E. of Tote Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C120B
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70979, -80.86945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Schweitzer Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schweitzer 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 Schweitzer Road over Grand River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schweitzer Road over Grand River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schweitzer Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.