US Bridges

Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 4432 E of State Road · Structure no. 1830988

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,791
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 12,791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,754 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood DR CR 65
CrossesWest Creek
Location4432 E of State Road
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39073, -81.69868
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,791 (2015)
Projected traffic17,754 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West 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 Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek carry?

About 12,791 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood DR CR 65 over West Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.