US Bridges

Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · Approx 1 MI West of SR306 · Structure no. 2832488

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,626
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 93 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 9,626 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,361 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesMcfarland Creek
LocationApprox 1 MI West of SR306
RouteCounty Highway C0606
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41864, -81.35442
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,626 (2017)
Projected traffic13,361 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Washington ST over Mcfarland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek carry?

About 9,626 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Mcfarland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.