US Bridges

Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 150 Ft E. of Cahoon Rd. · Structure no. 1831941

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOviatt Road CR 247
CrossesCahoon Creek
Location150 Ft E. of Cahoon Rd.
RouteCity Street 231
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47899, -81.92475
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Oviatt Road CR 247 over Cahoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.