US Bridges

Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI E T1045 · Structure no. 1538241

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 141 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrimms Bridge 1042
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.0 MI E T1045
RouteCounty Highway T1042
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67594, -80.54001
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Grimms Bridge 1042 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.