US Bridges

SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.35 Mi. East of JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 1802747

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,037
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480 is a concrete slab carrying SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 9,037 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,543 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesBear Crk .21 MI W of 480
Location0.35 Mi. East of JCT SR 8
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41699, -81.52059
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,037 (2015)
Projected traffic12,543 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480 carry?

About 9,037 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Bear Crk .21 MI W of 480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.