US Bridges

Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 700 E of Rockhaven Road · Structure no. 2830884

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar RD
CrossesDew Dale Creek
Location700 E of Rockhaven Road
RouteCounty Highway T0098
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49973, -81.27315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2017)
Projected traffic379 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 Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar RD over Dew Dale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.