US Bridges

Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2302 Ft NW of Button Road · Structure no. 1833774

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,493
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 92 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,493 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTurney Road CR 72
CrossesWood Creek
Location2302 Ft NW of Button Road
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3921, -81.55879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,493 (2015)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek carry?

About 7,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Turney Road CR 72 over Wood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.