US Bridges

Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 192 Ft. E. of Harper Rd. · Structure no. 1831089

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,946
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,357 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesBainbridge RD C83
CrossesBatt Ditch
Location192 Ft. E. of Harper Rd.
RouteCity Street 14596
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40356, -81.46691
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,946 (2015)
Projected traffic19,357 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch carry?

About 13,946 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Bainbridge RD C83 over Batt Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.