US Bridges

Rapids RD over Bridge Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of Stafford RD · Structure no. 2832003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,253
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapids RD over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rapids RD over Bridge Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,127 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRapids RD
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Stafford RD
RouteCounty Highway C0001
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41849, -81.16753
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,253 (2017)
Projected traffic3,127 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rapids RD over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapids RD over Bridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rapids RD over Bridge Creek carry?

About 2,253 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rapids RD over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rapids RD over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.