US Bridges

SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx .4 MI E Richmond · Structure no. 1803395

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,953
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,953 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,815 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesBr Tinkers Crk .11MIE175
LocationApprox .4 MI E Richmond
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40426, -81.48679
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,953 (2015)
Projected traffic13,815 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175 carry?

About 9,953 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Br Tinkers Crk .11MIE175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.