US Bridges

Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 945 East of Tiedeman RD · Structure no. 1830252

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,781
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,781 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,352 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMemphis RD CR 119
CrossesBig Creek
Location945 East of Tiedeman RD
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44015, -81.75232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,781 (2015)
Projected traffic16,352 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek carry?

About 11,781 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Memphis RD CR 119 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.