US Bridges

SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 3000FT E I-71 · Structure no. 1802194

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,224
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 11,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,579 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 17
CrossesWest Branch of Big Creek
LocationApprox 3000FT E I-71
RouteState Highway 17
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41857, -81.80414
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,224 (2015)
Projected traffic15,579 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over West Branch of Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 11,224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over West Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.