US Bridges

Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 3300 S of Rapids RD Int · Structure no. 2832283

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
553
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHotchkiss RD
CrossesW Branch Cuyahoga River
Location3300 S of Rapids RD Int
RouteCounty Highway T0083
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45895, -81.16173
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2017)
Projected traffic768 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 Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River built?

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

What condition is Hotchkiss RD over W Branch 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 Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hotchkiss RD over W Branch Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.