US Bridges

Wisner RD over Gulch Creek

FairPosted for load

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of TR-88 · Structure no. 2830655

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisner RD over Gulch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wisner RD over Gulch Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWisner RD
CrossesGulch Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of TR-88
RouteCounty Highway T0084
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61257, -81.28454
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wisner RD over Gulch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisner RD over Gulch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wisner RD over Gulch Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wisner RD over Gulch Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wisner RD over Gulch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.