US Bridges

SR 700 over Sawyer Brook

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 1.26 MI South of US 422 · Structure no. 2802368

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,033
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 700 over Sawyer Brook is a concrete frame carrying SR 700 over Sawyer Brook in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 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 700
CrossesSawyer Brook
Location1.26 MI South of US 422
RouteState Highway 700
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36851, -81.14308
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2015)
Projected traffic2,822 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 700 over Sawyer Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 700 over Sawyer Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 700 over Sawyer Brook carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 700 over Sawyer Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 700 over Sawyer Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.