US Bridges

Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89)

Good

Summit County, Ohio · West of East Ave. · Structure no. 7761546

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarpster Ave.
CrossesMud Run Ditch (89)
LocationWest of East Ave.
RouteCity Street HARPS
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04433, -81.5753
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89) carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Harpster Ave. over Mud Run Ditch (89)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.