US Bridges

Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 100 S of Button RD · Structure no. 1832719

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,417
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,417 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,131 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDunham RD CR70
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location100 S of Button RD
RouteCity Street 14590
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37336, -81.57958
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,417 (2015)
Projected traffic6,131 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers 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 Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 4,417 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dunham RD CR70 over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.