US Bridges

Washington ST over Bridge Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 2.74 MI West of SR 44 · Structure no. 2832518

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,751
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington ST over Bridge Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,751 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,370 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesBridge Creek
Location2.74 MI West of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway C0606
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38819, -81.26888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,751 (2015)
Projected traffic9,370 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Bridge Creek carry?

About 6,751 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.