US Bridges

Riverview DR over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Geauga County, Ohio · 500 N of S Spring Valley · Structure no. 2830590

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview DR over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview DR over Spring Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverview DR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location500 N of S Spring Valley
RouteCounty Highway T0380
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35567, -81.32572
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riverview DR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Riverview DR over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Riverview DR over Spring Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverview DR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview DR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.