Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCuyahoga County, Ohio · 925 Ft SW of Stone Road · Structure no. 1832212
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 619
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 120 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 68% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2018. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek carry?
About 619 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 68% are trucks.
How long is Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hemlock Road over Hemlock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.