US Bridges

Snow Road CR 87 over West Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3111 Ft E of State Road · Structure no. 1830198

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,235
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road CR 87 over West Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snow Road CR 87 over West Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 10,235 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,206 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnow Road CR 87
CrossesWest Creek
Location3111 Ft E of State Road
RouteCounty Highway C0087
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40508, -81.69902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,235 (2015)
Projected traffic14,206 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Road CR 87 over West 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Snow Road CR 87 over West Creek carry?

About 10,235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road CR 87 over West Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Road CR 87 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.