US Bridges

Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Between I-271 & W. Ramps · Structure no. 1834622

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,709
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 23,709 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,908 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

CarriesHarvard Road CR 43
CrossesBranch Tinkers Creek
LocationBetween I-271 & W. Ramps
RouteCity Street 14580
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44976, -81.49242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,709 (2015)
Projected traffic32,908 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers 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 Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek carry?

About 23,709 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Harvard Road CR 43 over Branch Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.