US Bridges

York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 78 N of Ridgewood DR · Structure no. 1833634

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,381
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 51 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 20,381 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,289 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesYork Road CR 46
CrossesCountrymans Creek
Location78 N of Ridgewood DR
RouteCity Street 14570
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3848, -81.7601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,381 (2015)
Projected traffic28,289 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is York Road CR 46 over Countrymans 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek carry?

About 20,381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns York Road CR 46 over Countrymans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.