US Bridges

SR 91 over Tinkers Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.40 MI S of SR 82 · Structure no. 7707444

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Tinkers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 91 over Tinkers Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 5 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 11,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,316 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 91
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location0.40 MI S of SR 82
RouteState Highway 91
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31831, -81.44017
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,755 (2015)
Projected traffic16,316 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 91 over Tinkers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 11,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.