Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · 1955 E of Eastland RD · Structure no. 1830996
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,898
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 7,898 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,962 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch carry?
About 7,898 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon RD CR 131 over Lake Abrams Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.