US Bridges

Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 110 Ft East of Hunt Road · Structure no. 1831542

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,446
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River is a concrete frame carrying Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 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 3,446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,783 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Road CR 105
CrossesCreek E Br Rocky River
Location110 Ft East of Hunt Road
RouteCity Street 12937
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29074, -81.80479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,446 (2015)
Projected traffic4,783 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River 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 Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River carry?

About 3,446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Road CR 105 over Creek E Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.