US Bridges

Barber RD over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · 2750 Ft N of Morgan Park · Structure no. 7747187

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber RD over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barber RD over Wolf Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBarber RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2750 Ft N of Morgan Park
RouteCounty Highway C0053
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03454, -81.60889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2015)
Projected traffic697 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Barber RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barber RD over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barber RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Barber RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Barber RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.