US Bridges

Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 121 MI S of County Line · Structure no. 7738935

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,602
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,164 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGraybill RD
CrossesHeckman Ditch
Location121 MI S of County Line
RouteCity Street 2985
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95684, -81.44071
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2015)
Projected traffic9,164 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch 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 Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Graybill RD over Heckman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.