US Bridges

Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .4MI S of County Line · Structure no. 1830414

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBishop Road CR 38
CrossesBranch Euclid Creek
Location.4MI S of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56558, -81.4782
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2015)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Road CR 38 over Branch Euclid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.