US Bridges

Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 200 West of Fisher Road · Structure no. 2831368

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
914
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAquilla RD
CrossesW Br Cuyahoga River
Location200 West of Fisher Road
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48775, -81.17417
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2017)
Projected traffic1,269 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 Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Aquilla RD over W Br Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.