US Bridges

Main Street over Grand River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · East of S. State St. · Structure no. 4345681

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,933
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Grand River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2035. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesGrand River
LocationEast of S. State St.
RouteCity Street 306
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72639, -81.2387
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,933 (2015)
Projected traffic8,235 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Main Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Grand River carry?

About 5,933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Grand River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.