US Bridges

Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1137 SE of Lake Road · Structure no. 1860011

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQueenswood Drive
CrossesSperry Creek
Location1137 SE of Lake Road
RouteCity Street QUEEN
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48012, -81.87883
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic763 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queenswood Drive over Sperry 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Queenswood Drive over Sperry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.