US Bridges

Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .04MI.SOUTH of · Structure no. 4735765

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,306
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 6,306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,753 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrafton Rd.
CrossesBlack River Grafton RD
Location.04MI.SOUTH of
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32725, -82.07334
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,306 (2015)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD 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 Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD carry?

About 6,306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grafton Rd. over Black River Grafton RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.