US Bridges

Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 704 N of Hummel RD · Structure no. 1833375

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,318
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,873 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmith Road CR 64
CrossesWest Br Big Creek
Location704 N of Hummel RD
RouteCity Street 14589
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40976, -81.80374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,318 (2015)
Projected traffic19,873 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek carry?

About 14,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road CR 64 over West Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.