US Bridges

Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 348 Ft E of Cahoon RD · Structure no. 1830732

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,587
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,695 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWolf Road CR 125
CrossesCahoon Creek
Location348 Ft E of Cahoon RD
RouteCity Street 278
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48502, -81.92382
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,587 (2015)
Projected traffic14,695 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon 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 Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek carry?

About 10,587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Road CR 125 over Cahoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.