US Bridges

ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 330 East of Coit Road · Structure no. 1836056

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,474
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,150 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST Clair Ave CR 9
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location330 East of Coit Road
RouteCity Street 14553
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55081, -81.583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,474 (2015)
Projected traffic13,150 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 9,474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns ST Clair Ave CR 9 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.