US Bridges

Wood Curtis Road over Grand River

Poor

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1100 Ft South of SR88 · Structure no. 7843992

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Curtis Road over Grand River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Curtis Road over Grand River in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 125 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWood Curtis Road
CrossesGrand River
Location1100 Ft South of SR88
RouteCounty Highway T0228
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38767, -80.9605
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wood Curtis Road over Grand River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Wood Curtis Road over Grand River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Curtis Road over Grand River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wood Curtis Road over Grand River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Curtis Road over Grand River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.