US Bridges

Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1400 Ft W of SR91 · Structure no. 7767870

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrandywine Drive
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location1400 Ft W of SR91
RouteCity Street BRAND
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25197, -81.44617
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2007)
Projected traffic153 by 2027
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek built?

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

What condition is Brandywine Drive over Brandywine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brandywine Drive over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.