US Bridges

Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 630 N of Chardon Windsor · Structure no. 2831171

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,753
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek is a concrete frame carrying Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,433 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClaridon Troy RD
CrossesArnold Creek
Location630 N of Chardon Windsor
RouteCounty Highway C0003
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57279, -81.13977
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2017)
Projected traffic2,433 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 Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claridon Troy RD over Arnold 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Claridon Troy RD over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.