Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.65 MI E of Cochran Rd. · Structure no. 1831004
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).
Who owns Carter Street over Beaver Meadows Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.