US Bridges

Hudson Drive over Powers Brook

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 300 Ft S of Seasons RD · Structure no. 7753047

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Drive over Powers Brook is a concrete slab carrying Hudson Drive over Powers Brook 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Drive
CrossesPowers Brook
Location300 Ft S of Seasons RD
RouteCity Street 5415
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20226, -81.45488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2016)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 Hudson Drive over Powers Brook built?

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

What condition is Hudson Drive over Powers Brook 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 Hudson Drive over Powers Brook carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Drive over Powers Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Drive over Powers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.