US Bridges

Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3268 E. of Cochran Road · Structure no. 1831283

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,131
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8,131 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,286 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSolon Road CR 51
CrossesBeaver Meadows Ditch
Location3268 E. of Cochran Road
RouteCity Street 15556
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38713, -81.45726
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,131 (2015)
Projected traffic11,286 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solon Road CR 51 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 Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch carry?

About 8,131 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Solon Road CR 51 over Beaver Meadows Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.