US Bridges

Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5673 Ft E of Eastland RD · Structure no. 1833294

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,070
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,261 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street CR 231
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location5673 Ft E of Eastland RD
RouteCounty Highway C0231
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3507, -81.8254
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2015)
Projected traffic4,261 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin 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 Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street CR 231 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.