US Bridges

Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of Dunham Rd. · Structure no. 1831453

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2020. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesButton Road CR 137
CrossesWood Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. of Dunham Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37548, -81.57485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2000)
Projected traffic834 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Button Road CR 137 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.