US Bridges

SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .25 MI E SR21 · Structure no. 1807269

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,437
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21 is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 28,437 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,471 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesChippewa Crk .40 MI E 21
Location.25 MI E SR21
RouteState Highway 82
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32022, -81.62176
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,437 (2015)
Projected traffic39,471 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21 built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21 carry?

About 28,437 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Chippewa Crk .40 MI E 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.