US Bridges

Highland RD over Brandywine Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 365 E of Olde 8 Rd. · Structure no. 7746016

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,014
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD over Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland RD over Brandywine Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHighland RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location365 E of Olde 8 Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0111
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29413, -81.52088
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,014 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Highland RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Highland RD over Brandywine Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Highland RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 8,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Highland RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.