US Bridges

Granger Road over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · 300 Ft E of Shaw Road · Structure no. 7732147

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,703
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granger Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Granger Road over Yellow Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGranger Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location300 Ft E of Shaw Road
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1604, -81.65245
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2018)
Projected traffic5,140 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Granger Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granger Road over Yellow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Granger Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Granger Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Granger Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.