US Bridges

E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · North of Coit Road · Structure no. 1832573

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,702
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 6,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,302 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 140th ST CR 344
CrossesNine Mile Creek
LocationNorth of Coit Road
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55218, -81.58516
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,702 (2015)
Projected traffic9,302 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 6,702 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E 140th ST CR 344 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.