US Bridges

Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of US322 · Structure no. 2832887

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,972
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek is a concrete frame carrying Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,737 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAquilla RD
CrossesButternut Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of US322
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53196, -81.17999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,972 (2015)
Projected traffic2,737 by 2035
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 Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aquilla RD over Butternut 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 Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek carry?

About 1,972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Aquilla RD over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.