Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek
PoorPosted for loadCuyahoga County, Ohio · 300 W Granger Off Spur · Structure no. 1830872
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,807
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,284 by 2019. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schaaf RD CR 97 over West 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek carry?
About 3,807 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Schaaf RD CR 97 over West Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.