US Bridges

Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2200 W Ridge Road · Structure no. 1831488

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,679
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 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 8,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,046 by 2019. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBoston Road CR 127
CrossesHealy Creek
Location2200 W Ridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27672, -81.75315
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,679 (1999)
Projected traffic12,046 by 2019
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Boston Road CR 127 over Healy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek carry?

About 8,679 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Road CR 127 over Healy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.