US Bridges

Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1900 Ft N of SR 8 · Structure no. 7753020

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,685
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 10,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,831 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHudson Dr.
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location1900 Ft N of SR 8
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17179, -81.47809
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,685 (2015)
Projected traffic14,831 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson Dr. over Crystal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek carry?

About 10,685 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hudson Dr. over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.