US Bridges

Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · NE of Turney Road · Structure no. 1834096

Built
1898
127 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,042
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1898, so it is 127 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 6,042 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,386 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarner Road CR 78
CrossesMill Creek
LocationNE of Turney Road
RouteCity Street 14594
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44441, -81.62479
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,042 (2015)
Projected traffic8,386 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warner Road CR 78 over Mill 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 Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m).

Who owns Warner Road CR 78 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.