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Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek
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The City of Twinsburg had been in discussions with Summit County Engineers office for a number of years about replacing the Glenwood Drive bridge over Tinkers Creek. In 2022 the bridge inspection indicated that the structure needed to be posted with load restrictions and was posted with load restriction warning signs. This moved the project up in priority and helped in securing funding for this project. The table below indicates estimated cost in 2023 dollars that will be adjusted for inflation per the funding guidelines based on the actual year of construction. The County is the owner of the bridge and the lead on this project with construction anticipated in 2028.
The City participation in the project is for sidewalks and aesthetics to be included in the design. Also included with the bridge project will be a waterline replacement of a line that is currently attached to the underside of the bridge. The waterline is to be funded 100% funded by the City of Twinsburg and we anticipate submitting an OPWC application in 2026 for additional state funding (estimate to be determined).
Total project cost: $3,476,000
Funding sources: Local major bridge program $2,602,160
Local funding: $600,000
Phase
Estimated costs (federal/county/city)
Federal costs
Bridge credit
County costs
City costs*
Total costs
Design (next three tasks)
Environmental (studies, CE document, public involvement)
By consultant (estimate fee 12% x construction costs)
-
-
$276,720
$11,280
$288,000
Total design costs
-
-
$337,000
$11,000
$348,000
Right-of-way acquisition (note sidewalk on south side only)
Assume temp and perm r/w costs (50% county/50% city)
-
-
$6,000
$6,000
$12,000
Construction
Estimated (bridge credit for 15%)
$1,856,000
$348,000
$115,000
$94,000
$2,4000,000
Construction engineering (admin, inspection and materials testing)
Estimated (@7% construction)
$130,000
$24,000
$8,000
$7,000
$168,000
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS (*estimated year 2023 costs) City to pay 100% for sidewalk, non-funded enhancements, waterline upgrade, etc
$1,986,000
$372,000
$466,000
$118,000
$2,928,000
The City of Twinsburg had been in discussions with Summit County Engineers office for a number of years about replacing the Glenwood Drive bridge over Tinkers Creek. In 2022 the bridge inspection indicated that the structure needed to be posted with load restrictions and was posted with load restriction warning signs. This moved the project up in priority and helped in securing funding for this project. The table below indicates estimated cost in 2023 dollars that will be adjusted for inflation per the funding guidelines based on the actual year of construction. The County is the owner of the bridge and the lead on this project with construction anticipated in 2028.
The City participation in the project is for sidewalks and aesthetics to be included in the design. Also included with the bridge project will be a waterline replacement of a line that is currently attached to the underside of the bridge. The waterline is to be funded 100% funded by the City of Twinsburg and we anticipate submitting an OPWC application in 2026 for additional state funding (estimate to be determined).
Total project cost: $3,476,000
Funding sources: Local major bridge program $2,602,160
Local funding: $600,000
Phase
Estimated costs (federal/county/city)
Federal costs
Bridge credit
County costs
City costs*
Total costs
Design (next three tasks)
Environmental (studies, CE document, public involvement)
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Existing bridge constructed.
1991
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Summit County constructed the sidewalk on Glenwood Drive bridge over Tinkers Creek at the request of the City.
1998
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
New superstructure (bridge deck)
2009
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Bridge repairs performed by County. The piers were patched, the deck joints were replaced with elastomeric/asphaltic joints and the deck was waterproofed and resurfaced.
2017
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
County issued letter to City stating they would no longer be responsible for sidewalk on the bridge.
February 2020
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
City provided a letter of support from SCE for bridge replacement. However, it was not in priority ranking for the County that maintains 281 bridges. SCE anticipates the need to complete major rehabilitation or possibly total replacement of this bridge within the next 6 to 10 years. The City continued to pursue moving the bridge up in priority.
March 2022
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Glenwood Bridge over Tinkers Creek posted with load restriction signs.
January 2023
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
SCE submitted grant request - unsuccessful.
August 11, 2023
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Grant submittal for Local Bridge Replacement funds through County Engineer’s Association of Ohio. Glenwood Bridge is the only bridge application submitted by Summit County, grant awarded.
December 20, 2023
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Field scoping meeting held with Summit County, ODOT, and City of Twinsburg.
April 2024
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Resolution 45-2024 City entered into Cooperative Agreement with Summit County for project. City participated in Reviewing Technical Proposals received by County – Michael Baker International, Inc selected out of four firms that submitted.
May 2024
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
City attended fee scoping meeting for the project so price proposal can be prepared for all work anticipated. At this meeting, it was determined the NEPA Environmental Process would need to address a known maternity colony for little brown bats that live under the bridge. ODNR funding for bat houses to be investigated to try and relocate bats prior to 2028 project. Also a project demolition would need to occur in winter months before roost season.
Resolution 45-2024 Cooperative agreement between Summit County and City of Twinsburg providing funding for sidewalk, waterline and aesthetic treatments.
Contract with Micheal Baker was entered into with SCE for professional services.
July 2024
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
ODOT commissioned ODNR to construct the 7-chamber boxes and they have committed to complete them by April 2025. That funding has already been provided to the ODNR - Division of Forestry shop that will be building the boxes. City of Twinsburg to assist with installation on City Park property. Coordination email with SSWCD due to conservation easements associated with park property.
February 2025
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Micheal Baker completed type study for bridge.
October 2025
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Preliminary plans submitted to ODOT and County for review.
January 2026
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Site review for First Energy Coordination related to power rerouting and shut down for pile driving and again for steal beam installation as poles/wires within 20 feet of proposed work.
February 2026
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek has finished this stage
Environmental coordination and Section 4(f) document requires right of way takes with respect to adjacent park property. Determined to be de minimis for construction and maintenance of structure and rock channel protection.
2026-2027
Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek is currently at this stage
Complete plans and coordination for bridge replacement.
Fall 2027
this is an upcoming stage for Glenwood Drive Bridge Replacement Over Tinkers Creek
Project to bid for construction in 2028 and anticipated road closure November 2027- November 2028.
