US Bridges

Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 880 Ft. E. of Smith Road · Structure no. 1830163

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,958
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,958 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,478 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSnow Road CR 87
CrossesBranch Big Creek
Location880 Ft. E. of Smith Road
RouteCounty Highway C0087
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40383, -81.80086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,958 (2017)
Projected traffic30,478 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek 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 Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek carry?

About 21,958 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Snow Road CR 87 over Branch Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.