US Bridges

Valentine RD over Orton Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 1/4 Mi. E. Lake Cty Line · Structure no. 2831849

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentine RD over Orton Creek is a concrete frame carrying Valentine RD over Orton Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValentine RD
CrossesOrton Creek
Location1/4 Mi. E. Lake Cty Line
RouteCounty Highway T0052
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66573, -81.09773
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valentine RD over Orton Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valentine RD over Orton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valentine RD over Orton Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valentine RD over Orton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Valentine RD over Orton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.