US Bridges

South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 758 Ft N of Main Str · Structure no. 1833332

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 92 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Rocky River
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location758 Ft N of Main Str
RouteCounty Highway C0231
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36115, -81.85341
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2015)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is South Rocky River over Baldwin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns South Rocky River over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.