US Bridges

Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · West of Main Street · Structure no. 1831836

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,039
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,039 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,218 by 2018. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Street CR 379
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationWest of Main Street
RouteCity Street 9978
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37426, -81.90356
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,039 (1998)
Projected traffic4,218 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street CR 379 over Plum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek carry?

About 3,039 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street CR 379 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.