US Bridges

Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 1 Mile West of Auburn RD · Structure no. 2830477

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
768
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPekin RD
CrossesDew Dale Creek
Location1 Mile West of Auburn RD
RouteCounty Highway T0144
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48034, -81.26138
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2017)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2037
Trucks2%
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

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 Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Pekin 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 Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pekin RD over Dew Dale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.