US Bridges

SR 87 over Grand River

FairPosted for load

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.61 MI W of SR 45 · Structure no. 7805373

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,339
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Grand River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 87 over Grand River in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 97 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 6 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 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesGrand River
Location1.61 MI W of SR 45
RouteState Highway 87
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46174, -80.89941
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2015)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 87 over Grand River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 87 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 SR 87 over Grand River carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Grand River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.