US Bridges

Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 75 Ft North of I-271 · Structure no. 7746032

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandywine RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location75 Ft North of I-271
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27648, -81.53774
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2020)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2040
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 Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Brandywine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Brandywine RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.