US Bridges

Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 4700 Ft E of Stow RD · Structure no. 7740050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,565 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson-Aurora RD
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location4700 Ft E of Stow RD
RouteCounty Highway C0039
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2619, -81.39431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2018)
Projected traffic6,565 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 Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson-Aurora RD over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.