US Bridges

Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · N of Ambleside Drive · Structure no. 1869612

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,514
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, 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.

It carries about 16,514 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,921 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMlk Blvd 9-1
CrossesDoan Brook 9-1
LocationN of Ambleside Drive
RouteCity Street EASTB
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49872, -81.60617
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,514 (2015)
Projected traffic22,921 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1 built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1 carry?

About 16,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Blvd 9-1 over Doan Brook 9-1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.