US Bridges

Knauss Road over Grass Run

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.6 MI S of US 30 · Structure no. 1736493

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knauss Road over Grass Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Knauss Road over Grass Run in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKnauss Road
CrossesGrass Run
Location1.6 MI S of US 30
RouteCounty Highway T0021
StateOhio
Coordinates40.815, -83.075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2015)
Projected traffic119 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knauss Road over Grass Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knauss Road over Grass Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Knauss Road over Grass Run carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Knauss Road over Grass Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Knauss Road over Grass Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.