US Bridges

Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At Valley RD · Structure no. 1833766

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,416
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,681 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJennings RD CR 122
CrossesBig Creek
LocationAt Valley RD
RouteCity Street 14634
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44658, -81.68766
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,416 (2015)
Projected traffic11,681 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Jennings RD CR 122 over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek carry?

About 8,416 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings RD CR 122 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.