US Bridges

Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Off W 130th Street · Structure no. 1867858

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrooklawn Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
LocationOff W 130th Street
RouteCity Street BRKLN
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44771, -81.77581
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic139 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklawn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Brooklawn Avenue over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.