US Bridges

Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 853 Ft from Chagrin Road · Structure no. 2830035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBridgeway DR
CrossesMcfarland Creek
Location853 Ft from Chagrin Road
RouteCounty Highway T0812
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4023, -81.35391
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic278 by 2037
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeway DR over Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.