US Bridges

Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · North of Superior Ave · Structure no. 1869493

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,695
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 21,695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,113 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMlk Blvd 4-2
CrossesDoan Brook 4-2
LocationNorth of Superior Ave
RouteCity Street 4200
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52159, -81.62166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,695 (2015)
Projected traffic30,113 by 2035
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2 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 Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2 carry?

About 21,695 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd 4-2 over Doan Brook 4-2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.