US Bridges

Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.6 MI W. of SR 43 · Structure no. 6737382

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,098
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,098 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,016 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairchild Avenue
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.6 MI W. of SR 43
RouteCity Street FRCHD
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16167, -81.36972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,098 (2015)
Projected traffic14,016 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairchild Avenue over Fish 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek carry?

About 10,098 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fairchild Avenue over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.