US Bridges

Caves RD over Griswold Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · .5 Mi. N. of Fairmount RD · Structure no. 2832720

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,301
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caves RD over Griswold Creek is a concrete frame carrying Caves RD over Griswold Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,301 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,582 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaves RD
CrossesGriswold Creek
Location.5 Mi. N. of Fairmount RD
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4982, -81.3622
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,301 (2017)
Projected traffic4,582 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Caves RD over Griswold Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caves RD over Griswold Creek 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 Caves RD over Griswold Creek carry?

About 3,301 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Caves RD over Griswold Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Caves RD over Griswold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.