Blair Road over Grand River
FairLake County, Ohio · 0.6 MI S of River Road · Structure no. 4336178
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blair Road over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blair Road over Grand River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 73 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blair Road over Grand River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Blair Road over Grand River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Blair Road over Grand River carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blair Road over Grand River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blair Road over Grand River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.