US Bridges

Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Xxxxxxx over Mlk · Structure no. 1802755

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,699
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd is a masonry culvert carrying Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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 20,699 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,730 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesUsr 20
CrossesDoan Creek at Mlk Blvd
LocationXxxxxxx over Mlk
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50404, -81.61146
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,699 (2015)
Projected traffic28,730 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd carry?

About 20,699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Usr 20 over Doan Creek at Mlk Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.