US Bridges

Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 300 Ft S of Granger Road · Structure no. 7732198

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,434
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,154 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCrystal Lake Road
CrossesYellow Creek
Location300 Ft S of Granger Road
RouteCounty Highway C0200
StateOhio
Coordinates41.155, -81.65667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,434 (2018)
Projected traffic6,154 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 Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek carry?

About 4,434 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Lake Road over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.