US Bridges

Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1135 E of Northfield Rd. · Structure no. 1834177

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,270
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,255 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmery Road CR 85
CrossesBear Creek
Location1135 E of Northfield Rd.
RouteCity Street 14597
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43514, -81.52232
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,270 (2015)
Projected traffic14,255 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek carry?

About 10,270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Emery Road CR 85 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.