US Bridges

Nelson RD over Grand River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · .25 Mi. S. of US422 · Structure no. 2833026

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,625
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson RD over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nelson RD over Grand River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2037. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson RD
CrossesGrand River
Location.25 Mi. S. of US422
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36621, -81.06206
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2017)
Projected traffic2,256 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 Nelson RD over Grand River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nelson RD over Grand River carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nelson RD over Grand River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson RD over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.