US Bridges

Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · South of Conrail Bridge · Structure no. 1869523

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,937
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook 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 21,937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,449 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMlk Blvd 2-1
CrossesDoan Brook
LocationSouth of Conrail Bridge
RouteCity Street 4200
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53719, -81.63046
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,937 (2015)
Projected traffic30,449 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 2-1 over Doan Brook built?

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

What condition is Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook carry?

About 21,937 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd 2-1 over Doan Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.