US Bridges

Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook

Poor

Summit County, Ohio · 3825 E of Liberty Road · Structure no. 7758022

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,070
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook is a concrete frame carrying Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,020 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGlenwood Blvd
CrossesPond Brook
Location3825 E of Liberty Road
RouteCity Street 5633
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34188, -81.40518
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2023)
Projected traffic9,020 by 2044
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 Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Blvd over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.