US Bridges

Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 400 West of Pearl RD · Structure no. 1832956

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,295
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek is a concrete frame carrying Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,289 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnow Road CR 87
CrossesCountrymans Creek
Location400 West of Pearl RD
RouteCity Street 14603
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40483, -81.74583
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,295 (2018)
Projected traffic14,289 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek carry?

About 10,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Road CR 87 over Countrymans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.