US Bridges

Brecksville RD over Furnace Run

Poor

Summit County, Ohio · 500 Ft N of Towsend RD · Structure no. 7750013

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brecksville RD over Furnace Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Brecksville RD over Furnace Run in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,394 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrecksville RD
CrossesFurnace Run
Location500 Ft N of Towsend RD
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2577, -81.63331
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,209 (2015)
Projected traffic11,394 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Brecksville RD over Furnace Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brecksville RD over Furnace Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Brecksville RD over Furnace Run carry?

About 8,209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brecksville RD over Furnace Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Brecksville RD over Furnace Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.