Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 300 Ft East of Harris RD · Structure no. 1831682
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,742
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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 4,742 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,582 by 2019. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek carry?
About 4,742 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Old Royalton over Chippewa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.