US Bridges

Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2485 North of Libby RD · Structure no. 1833987

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,035
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,035 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,377 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLee Road CR 8
CrossesMill Creek
Location2485 North of Libby RD
RouteCity Street 14552
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42362, -81.56499
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,035 (2015)
Projected traffic8,377 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road CR 8 over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,035 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road CR 8 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.