US Bridges

Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · West Off State Road · Structure no. 1860001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWetzel Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
LocationWest Off State Road
RouteCity Street WETZL
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42283, -81.71079
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic2,796 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wetzel Avenue over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Wetzel Avenue over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.