US Bridges

SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306

Poor

Geauga County, Ohio · .5 MI E SR306 · Structure no. 2800667

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,283
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,283 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,109 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesSilver Crk 0.45 MI E 306
Location.5 MI E SR306
RouteState Highway 87
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46269, -81.33119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,283 (2015)
Projected traffic10,109 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306 carry?

About 7,283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Silver Crk 0.45 MI E 306?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.