US Bridges

Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 500 Ft North of Cedar RD · Structure no. 2832542

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
612
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhaven RD
CrossesDew Dale Creek
Location500 Ft North of Cedar RD
RouteCounty Highway T0106
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50114, -81.27497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2017)
Projected traffic849 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 Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhaven RD over Dew Dale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.