US Bridges

SR 91 over Powers Brook

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2.49 MI N of SR 59 · Structure no. 7707215

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,694
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Powers Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 91 over Powers Brook in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 15,694 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,783 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 91
CrossesPowers Brook
Location2.49 MI N of SR 59
RouteState Highway 91
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19543, -81.44038
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,694 (2015)
Projected traffic21,783 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 91 over Powers Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Powers Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Powers Brook carry?

About 15,694 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Powers Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Powers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.