US Bridges

Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 7021 E of Brecksville RD · Structure no. 1834843

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River 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 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrookside RD C157
CrossesCreek to Cuyahoga River
Location7021 E of Brecksville RD
RouteCity Street 7380
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35845, -81.61092
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2015)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River built?

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

What condition is Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside RD C157 over Creek to Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.