US Bridges

Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 86 So of North City Lim · Structure no. 1834010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook is a concrete frame carrying Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,277 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,264 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Road CR 8
CrossesBranch Doan Brook
Location86 So of North City Lim
RouteCity Street 14552
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48384, -81.56516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,277 (2015)
Projected traffic14,264 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook carry?

About 10,277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Road CR 8 over Branch Doan Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.