US Bridges

Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1450 N of Mogadore RD · Structure no. 7743017

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,264
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River is a concrete culvert carrying Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,082 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGilchrist Road
CrossesLittle Cuyahoga River
Location1450 N of Mogadore RD
RouteCounty Highway C0266
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05472, -81.40013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,264 (2018)
Projected traffic10,082 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River carry?

About 7,264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Gilchrist Road over Little Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.