US Bridges

Newcomb RD over Harmon Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 740 Ft N of Georgia Road · Structure no. 2830639

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,498
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcomb RD over Harmon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Newcomb RD over Harmon 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 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,467 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewcomb RD
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location740 Ft N of Georgia Road
RouteCounty Highway T0130
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45115, -81.08081
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2017)
Projected traffic3,467 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Newcomb RD over Harmon Creek built?

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

What condition is Newcomb RD over Harmon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Newcomb RD over Harmon Creek carry?

About 2,498 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newcomb RD over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Newcomb RD over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.