US Bridges

US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252

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Cuyahoga County, Ohio · ~ 1000 Ft W Dover Center · Structure no. 1800451

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,578 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 6
CrossesCahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252
Location~ 1000 Ft W Dover Center
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48891, -81.92549
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,520 (2018)
Projected traffic11,578 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252 carry?

About 11,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 6 over Cahoon Crk 1.29 MI W 252?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.