US Bridges

SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.77 MI N of SR 585 · Structure no. 7701268

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,793
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 32,793 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,517 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesBr Hudson Creek
Location1.77 MI N of SR 585
RouteState Highway 21
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01792, -81.66522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,793 (2015)
Projected traffic45,517 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek carry?

About 32,793 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Br Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.