US Bridges

Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 275 E. of W 130th Str. · Structure no. 1870629

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,125
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLongmeade Avenue
CrossesBig Creek
Location275 E. of W 130th Str.
RouteCity Street LNGMD
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43171, -81.77898
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2005)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek 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 Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Longmeade Avenue over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.