US Bridges

Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .2 MI N of Detroit RD · Structure no. 1831704

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,196
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 14,196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,704 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClague Road CR 52
CrossesSperry Creek
Location.2 MI N of Detroit RD
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47318, -81.88222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,196 (2015)
Projected traffic19,704 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek carry?

About 14,196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Clague Road CR 52 over Sperry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.