US Bridges

Bedford RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 700 Ft S of SR82 · Structure no. 7742045

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,925
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford RD over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bedford RD over Indian Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2018. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBedford RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location700 Ft S of SR82
RouteCity Street 3696
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31183, -81.50963
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,925 (1998)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bedford RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford RD over Indian 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bedford RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,925 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bedford RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Bedford RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.