US Bridges

Heath RD over Legend Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 160 N. of CR-8 · Structure no. 2832747

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heath RD over Legend Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heath RD over Legend Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHeath RD
CrossesLegend Creek
Location160 N. of CR-8
RouteCounty Highway T0105
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54776, -81.30113
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2017)
Projected traffic812 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 Heath RD over Legend Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heath RD over Legend 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Heath RD over Legend Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Heath RD over Legend Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Heath RD over Legend Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.