US Bridges

SR 14 over Tinkers Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1MI S Columbus RD · Structure no. 1801899

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,047
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Tinkers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 14 over Tinkers Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,047 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,333 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesTinkers Creek
LocationApprox 1MI S Columbus RD
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38468, -81.52718
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,047 (2015)
Projected traffic15,333 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Tinkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 11,047 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.