US Bridges

SR 14 over Mill Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 250 Ft S I-480 · Structure no. 1801856

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,144
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 14 over Mill Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 10,144 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,080 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesMill Creek
LocationApprox 250 Ft S I-480
RouteState Highway 14
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42328, -81.58084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,144 (2015)
Projected traffic14,080 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.