US Bridges

Stafford RD over Bridge Creek

FairPosted for load

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.3 M. W. of Rapids Road · Structure no. 2830515

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
497
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stafford RD over Bridge Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Stafford RD over Bridge Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStafford RD
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.3 M. W. of Rapids Road
RouteCounty Highway T0187
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41376, -81.1753
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2017)
Projected traffic690 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stafford RD over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Stafford RD over Bridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stafford RD over Bridge Creek carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stafford RD over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stafford RD over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.