US Bridges

Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · W Off State Road · Structure no. 1867792

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2010. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBader Avenue
CrossesOver Csl Drainage Creek
LocationW Off State Road
RouteCity Street BADER
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42478, -81.71227
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic139 by 2010
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bader Avenue over Over Csl Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.