US Bridges

Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.60 MI W IR71 · Structure no. 1802070

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,825
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237 is a concrete frame carrying Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 6 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 27,825 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,621 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerea Fwy CR-237
CrossesSR 17 SR 237
Location0.60 MI W IR71
RouteCity Street 14675
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41854, -81.82899
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,825 (2015)
Projected traffic38,621 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237 built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237 carry?

About 27,825 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Berea Fwy CR-237 over SR 17 SR 237?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.