US Bridges

Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 2.18 MI N of Wilb-Clift · Structure no. 2935716

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 978 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGrinnell Road
CrossesYellow Springs Creek
Location2.18 MI N of Wilb-Clift
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78621, -83.87765
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2018)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grinnell Road over Yellow Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.