US Bridges

SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.38 Mi. S. of JCT SR 175 · Structure no. 1803379

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,737
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175 is a concrete frame carrying SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,737 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,067 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 43 (aurora Rd.)
CrossesBaldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175
Location1.38 Mi. S. of JCT SR 175
RouteState Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39703, -81.46501
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,737 (2015)
Projected traffic19,067 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175 carry?

About 13,737 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 (aurora Rd.) over Baldwin Crk 1.4 MI S 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.