US Bridges

Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 150 Ft N of Old Mill RD · Structure no. 7756097

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,513
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRavenna Road
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location150 Ft N of Old Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28517, -81.4061
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,513 (2015)
Projected traffic6,264 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravenna Road over Tinkers 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 Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 4,513 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenna Road over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.