US Bridges

Brookside RD over Creek to Cuyahoga River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5643 Ft E. of Brecksvl RD · Structure no. 1834908

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,038
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside RD over Creek to Cuyahoga River is a concrete culvert carrying Brookside RD 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 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 4,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2019. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrookside RD
CrossesCreek to Cuyahoga River
Location5643 Ft E. of Brecksvl RD
RouteCounty Highway 157
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35667, -81.615
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,038 (1999)
Projected traffic5,605 by 2019
Trucks3%
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 over Creek to Cuyahoga River built?

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

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

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

About 4,038 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brookside RD over Creek to Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Brookside RD over Creek to Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.