US Bridges

Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.5 MI West of Auburn RD · Structure no. 2830396

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,071
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,875 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFairmount RD
CrossesDew Dale Creek
Location0.5 MI West of Auburn RD
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49021, -81.25911
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2017)
Projected traffic2,875 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 Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmount RD over Dew Dale 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairmount RD over Dew Dale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.