US Bridges

SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168

PoorPosted for load

Geauga County, Ohio · .9 MI E Aquilla · Structure no. 2800756

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,061
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,189 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesHopsons Crk .96 M W 168
Location.9 MI E Aquilla
RouteState Highway 87
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47081, -81.16352
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,061 (2015)
Projected traffic11,189 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168 carry?

About 8,061 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Hopsons Crk .96 M W 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.