US Bridges

Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1096 NE of Royalton RD · Structure no. 1831712

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,056
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,056 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2019. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarris RD CR 171
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location1096 NE of Royalton RD
RouteCity Street 1571
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32291, -81.64432
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,056 (1999)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 3,056 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Harris RD CR 171 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.