US Bridges

Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1000 S Tinkers Creek RD · Structure no. 1832980

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,497
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,406 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanal Road CR 82
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location1000 S Tinkers Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway C0082
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36495, -81.60871
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,497 (2015)
Projected traffic10,406 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road CR 82 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 7,497 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road CR 82 over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.