US Bridges

Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 300 Ft S of Gilchrist · Structure no. 7752083

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River is a steel culvert carrying Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSkelton RD
CrossesLittle Cuyahoga River
Location300 Ft S of Gilchrist
RouteCounty Highway C0153
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05602, -81.42314
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2018)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River 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 Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Skelton RD over Little Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.