US Bridges

SR 303 over Furnace Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.70 MI W of SR 21 · Structure no. 7709862

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,192
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 303 over Furnace Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 303 over Furnace Creek in Summit 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 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 6,192 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,594 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesFurnace Creek
Location0.70 MI W of SR 21
RouteState Highway 303
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24013, -81.6142
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,192 (2015)
Projected traffic8,594 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 SystemNo

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 303 over Furnace Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 303 over Furnace 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 303 over Furnace Creek carry?

About 6,192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.