US Bridges

Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3327 N of Parkview RD · Structure no. 1833898

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
994
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRiverview RD CR 96
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location3327 N of Parkview RD
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3173, -81.59203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2015)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview RD CR 96 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.