US Bridges

Brush RD over Furnace Run

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1450 Ft E of Brecksville · Structure no. 7749066

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush RD over Furnace Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Brush RD over Furnace Run in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 555 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrush RD
CrossesFurnace Run
Location1450 Ft E of Brecksville
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25316, -81.62952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2015)
Projected traffic770 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brush RD over Furnace Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush RD over Furnace Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brush RD over Furnace Run carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brush RD over Furnace Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Brush RD over Furnace Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.