US Bridges

Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2532 Ft W of Brecksville · Structure no. 1834894

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Royalton RD
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location2532 Ft W of Brecksville
RouteCounty Highway C0267
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32278, -81.63559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2012)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Royalton RD over Chippewa 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old Royalton RD over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.