US Bridges

Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 8409 Ft East of York RD · Structure no. 1831747

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,895
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 13,895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,286 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood DR CR 65
CrossesCountrymans Creek
Location8409 Ft East of York RD
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38464, -81.75693
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,895 (2015)
Projected traffic19,286 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek carry?

About 13,895 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood DR CR 65 over Countrymans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.