US Bridges

North River RD over Fish Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 800 Ft W of Verner RD · Structure no. 7753063

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North River RD over Fish Creek is a concrete slab carrying North River RD over Fish Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth River RD
CrossesFish Creek
Location800 Ft W of Verner RD
RouteCity Street 5421
StateOhio
Coordinates41.145, -81.39667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2015)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North River RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is North River RD over Fish Creek 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 North River RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North River RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North River RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.