US Bridges

Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs

Poor

Lorain County, Ohio · .26MI.EAST of SR · Structure no. 4735943

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGriggs Rd.
CrossesW.B.Black Rv Griggs
Location.26MI.EAST of SR
RouteCounty Highway M0043
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12852, -82.30114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2015)
Projected traffic462 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.