Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 575 W of Division Str · Structure no. 1831364
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,271 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook RD CR 59 over Busby 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 Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns Cook RD CR 59 over Busby Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.