US Bridges

SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.38 MI N Ohio Turnpike · Structure no. 1810413

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,380 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 252
CrossesPlum Crk N. of Bagley RD
Location1.38 MI N Ohio Turnpike
RouteState Highway 252
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37641, -81.90205
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,199 (2015)
Projected traffic11,380 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD built?

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

What condition is SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD carry?

About 8,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over Plum Crk N. of Bagley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.