US Bridges

Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. West of CR-3 · Structure no. 2832607

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek is a concrete frame carrying Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesButternut RD
CrossesDiedrich Creek
Location0.25 Mi. West of CR-3
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49718, -81.15011
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2017)
Projected traffic1,775 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 Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butternut RD over Diedrich 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Butternut RD over Diedrich Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.