US Bridges

Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook

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Geauga County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of SR 700 · Structure no. 2831393

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook is a concrete frame carrying Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTilden RD
CrossesSawyer Brook
Location0.5 Mi. W. of SR 700
RouteCounty Highway T0208
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37358, -81.15156
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
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 Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tilden RD over Sawyer Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.