US Bridges

Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 4988 N of Albion RD · Structure no. 1833510

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,784
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,784 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,252 by 2020. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAbbey Road CR 196
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location4988 N of Albion RD
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34955, -81.77667
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,784 (2000)
Projected traffic5,252 by 2020
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Abbey Road CR 196 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 3,784 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Abbey Road CR 196 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.