US Bridges

ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At M. L. King Blvd. · Structure no. 1831445

Built
1897
128 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,581
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard is a masonry culvert carrying ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1897, so it is 128 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 5 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 8,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,910 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair Ave CR 9
CrossesMlk Boulevard
LocationAt M. L. King Blvd.
RouteCity Street 14553
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53222, -81.62977
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,581 (2015)
Projected traffic11,910 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard carry?

About 8,581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m).

Who owns ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Mlk Boulevard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.