US Bridges

Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1795 E of Richmond RD · Structure no. 1830848

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,360
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,828 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSolon Road CR 51
CrossesBranch Tinkers Creek
Location1795 E of Richmond RD
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38631, -81.48241
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2015)
Projected traffic8,828 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns Solon Road CR 51 over Branch Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.