US Bridges

SR18 over Yellow Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.35 MI W of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7700857

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR18 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR18 over Yellow Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 27,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,830 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR18
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.35 MI W of Ir 77
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13583, -81.67664
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,320 (2015)
Projected traffic35,830 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR18 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR18 over Yellow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR18 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 27,320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR18 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns SR18 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.