US Bridges

Summit RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1500N of Akron-Wadsworth · Structure no. 7747195

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,339
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Summit RD over Wolf Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,339 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1500N of Akron-Wadsworth
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05733, -81.61551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,339 (2018)
Projected traffic4,635 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Summit RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit RD over Wolf 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Summit RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,339 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Summit RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Summit RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.