US Bridges

SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .04 MI W Geauga Cnty Line · Structure no. 1807595

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 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 7,489 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 87
CrossesGriswald Crk .04 MI W Cl
Location.04 MI W Geauga Cnty Line
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45927, -81.39187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,489 (2015)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl carry?

About 7,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Griswald Crk .04 MI W Cl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.