US Bridges

Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 590 Ft SE of Euclid Ave · Structure no. 1830325

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,520
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 10,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,602 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland RD CR 47
CrossesEuclid Creek
Location590 Ft SE of Euclid Ave
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56616, -81.53534
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,520 (2015)
Projected traffic14,602 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek carry?

About 10,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Highland RD CR 47 over Euclid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.