US Bridges

Avery Road over Chippewa Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3965 N of Royalton RD · Structure no. 1830001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avery Road over Chippewa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avery Road over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2037. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvery Road
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location3965 N of Royalton RD
RouteCounty Highway C0208
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32421, -81.67213
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2017)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avery Road over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avery Road over Chippewa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Avery Road over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avery Road over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Avery Road over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.