US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 150 Ft NE of Warwick RD · Structure no. 7734050

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2008. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location150 Ft NE of Warwick RD
RouteCity Street 2267
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91615, -81.64384
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1988)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Chippewa 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 Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence RD over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.