US Bridges

St. Clair Street over Grand River

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · .32 Miles E of East St. · Structure no. 4345746

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
626 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Clair Street over Grand River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Clair Street over Grand River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,809 by 2035. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Clair Street
CrossesGrand River
Location.32 Miles E of East St.
RouteCity Street 1279
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74107, -81.26218
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,185 (2015)
Projected traffic5,809 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 St. Clair Street over Grand River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Clair Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does St. Clair Street over Grand River carry?

About 4,185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is St. Clair Street over Grand River?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns St. Clair Street over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.