US Bridges

Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs

FairPosted for load

Lorain County, Ohio · .14MI.EAST of · Structure no. 4735978

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGriggs Rd.
CrossesW.B.Black Rv Griggs
Location.14MI.EAST of
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12885, -82.25405
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griggs Rd. over W.B.Black Rv Griggs 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 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.