Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 601 S of Schady RD · Structure no. 1833200
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,713
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,154 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usher Road CR 172 over Plum 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek carry?
About 3,713 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Usher Road CR 172 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.