US Bridges

Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of S Bedfrod Trl · Structure no. 7762006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long.

CarriesBlue Jay Trail
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.2 MI W of S Bedfrod Trl
RouteCity Street 3702
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30392, -81.5124
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Blue Jay Trail over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Blue Jay Trail over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.