US Bridges

Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2200 Ft S of Granger RD · Structure no. 7732228

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
862
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHametown RD
CrossesBr Yellow Creek
Location2200 Ft S of Granger RD
RouteCounty Highway C0253
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15, -81.665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2015)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2035
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Hametown RD over Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hametown RD over Br Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.