US Bridges

I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.2MI East of Exit 12 · Structure no. 7729782

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,729
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 34,729 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,204 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Tpk
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location1.2MI East of Exit 12
RouteInterstate 80K
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25533, -81.4723
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,729 (2015)
Projected traffic48,204 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 Tpk over Brandywine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 34,729 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I80 Tpk over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.