US Bridges

Cedar RD over Griswold Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 1/4 MI East of Caves Road · Structure no. 2832976

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar RD over Griswold Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cedar RD over Griswold Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar RD
CrossesGriswold Creek
Location1/4 MI East of Caves Road
RouteCounty Highway T0098
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50784, -81.35668
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2017)
Projected traffic3,317 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 Cedar RD over Griswold Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar 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 Cedar RD over Griswold Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar RD over Griswold Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar RD over Griswold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.