US Bridges

W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 3200 Ft W of Darrow RD · Structure no. 7741022

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2008. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Prospect ST
CrossesBr Brandywine Creek
Location3200 Ft W of Darrow RD
RouteCity Street M0142
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24898, -81.45201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1988)
Projected traffic208 by 2008
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Prospect ST over Br Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.