US Bridges

Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 6901 E. of West 130th ST · Structure no. 1830228

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,872
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 110 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 8,872 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,314 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBellaire RD CR 323
CrossesBig Creek
Location6901 E. of West 130th ST
RouteCity Street 14654
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4488, -81.76376
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,872 (2015)
Projected traffic12,314 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bellaire RD CR 323 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek carry?

About 8,872 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Bellaire RD CR 323 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.