US Bridges

CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx .9 MI NW I-271 · Structure no. 1801929

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
1971 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,912 by 1991. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR223A Union ST
CrossesTinkers Creek
LocationApprox .9 MI NW I-271
RouteCounty Highway C233A
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38619, -81.53101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (1971)
Projected traffic7,912 by 1991
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR223A Union ST over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.