US Bridges

Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 50FT S Main ST · Structure no. 1803158

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,459
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71 is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 25,459 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,337 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 42
CrossesBaldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71
LocationApprox 50FT S Main ST
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35057, -81.82104
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,459 (2015)
Projected traffic35,337 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71 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 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71 carry?

About 25,459 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Usr 42 over Baldwin Crk .32 MI S. 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.