US Bridges

Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2587 N of John RD · Structure no. 1833553

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,081
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6,081 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,440 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFitch Road CR 170
CrossesFitch Lateral
Location2587 N of John RD
RouteCounty Highway C0170
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40439, -81.92094
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,081 (2015)
Projected traffic8,440 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral 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 Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral carry?

About 6,081 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Fitch Road CR 170 over Fitch Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.