US Bridges

Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 1 Mi. S. of Bainbridge RD · Structure no. 2830140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,206
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek is a concrete frame carrying Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,206 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,674 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeauga Lake RD
CrossesLinton Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Bainbridge RD
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37692, -81.36836
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,206 (2017)
Projected traffic1,674 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geauga Lake RD over Linton 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 Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek carry?

About 1,206 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Geauga Lake RD over Linton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.