US Bridges

Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 677 N of Main Str · Structure no. 1834487

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,175
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 121 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 6 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 4,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEastland RD C186
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location677 N of Main Str
RouteCounty Highway 186
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35753, -81.84378
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,175 (2015)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 4,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eastland RD C186 over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.