US Bridges

SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · .5 MI SW Sumner RD · Structure no. 2801078

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,869
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86 in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 166
CrossesBates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86
Location.5 MI SW Sumner RD
RouteState Highway 166
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63026, -81.11398
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,869 (2015)
Projected traffic3,982 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 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86 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 SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86 carry?

About 2,869 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 166 over Bates Crk 1.90 Mi. SW 86?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.