US Bridges

St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At Martin-Luther King DR · Structure no. 1866257

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,799 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Casimir Way
CrossesDoan Brook
LocationAt Martin-Luther King DR
RouteCity Street 4744
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52567, -81.62648
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2017)
Projected traffic2,799 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$440 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns St. Casimir Way over Doan Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.