US Bridges

Metro Court over Tinkers Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .5MI W.Of Solon/Rchmnd RD · Structure no. 1865110

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,930
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metro Court over Tinkers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Metro Court over Tinkers Creek 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 5 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,231 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMetro Court
CrossesTinkers Creek
Location.5MI W.Of Solon/Rchmnd RD
RouteCity Street 726
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38482, -81.49705
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2015)
Projected traffic8,231 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Metro Court over Tinkers Creek built?

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

What condition is Metro Court over Tinkers Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Metro Court over Tinkers Creek carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Metro Court over Tinkers Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Metro Court over Tinkers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.