US Bridges

Marsh Hawk Run over Russell Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 400 Ft from Sperry RD Int · Structure no. 2832682

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Hawk Run over Russell Creek is a concrete frame carrying Marsh Hawk Run over Russell 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMarsh Hawk Run
CrossesRussell Creek
Location400 Ft from Sperry RD Int
RouteCounty Highway T0892
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50544, -81.30884
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2017)
Projected traffic168 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Marsh Hawk Run over Russell Creek built?

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

What condition is Marsh Hawk Run over Russell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh Hawk Run over Russell Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Hawk Run over Russell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Hawk Run over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.