US Bridges

Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 3000 N of Call Road · Structure no. 7753128

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,052
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook is a concrete frame carrying Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8,052 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,176 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFishcreek RD
CrossesPowers Brook
Location3000 N of Call Road
RouteCity Street 5420
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19549, -81.43313
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
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 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,052 (2015)
Projected traffic11,176 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishcreek RD 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 Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook carry?

About 8,052 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fishcreek RD over Powers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.