US Bridges

Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1

PoorPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · S of ST Clair Ave Bridge · Structure no. 1869507

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,695
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,113 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMlk Blvd 3-1
CrossesDoan Brook 3-1
LocationS of ST Clair Ave Bridge
RouteCity Street 4200
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52837, -81.62821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 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 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1 built?

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

What condition is Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1 carry?

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

How long is Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd 3-1 over Doan Brook 3-1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.