US Bridges

Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3635 Ft W of Canal RD · Structure no. 1830449

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,182
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,685 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPl Valley RD CR121
CrossesRiverview Rd/Creek
Location3635 Ft W of Canal RD
RouteCity Street 10556
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36031, -81.61222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2015)
Projected traffic19,685 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Valley RD CR121 over Riverview Rd/Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.