US Bridges

Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree

PoorPosted for load

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.32 Miles South of SR 87 · Structure no. 2830008

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree is a steel truss - thru carrying Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWestwoods Park RD
CrossesTributary to Silver Cree
Location0.32 Miles South of SR 87
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45862, -81.30358
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,795 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Westwoods Park RD over Tributary to Silver Cree?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.