US Bridges

Butternut RD over W Br Cuyahoga River

Good

Geauga County, Ohio · 175 Ft W. of Osmond Road · Structure no. 2833255

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,817
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butternut RD over W Br Cuyahoga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butternut RD over W Br Cuyahoga River in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,522 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesButternut RD
CrossesW Br Cuyahoga River
Location175 Ft W. of Osmond Road
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49781, -81.1645
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2017)
Projected traffic2,522 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 W Br Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butternut RD over W Br Cuyahoga River 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 W Br Cuyahoga River carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Butternut RD over W Br Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Butternut RD over W Br Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.