US Bridges

Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 380 Ft South of Pearl RD · Structure no. 1876775

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLucerne Drive
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location380 Ft South of Pearl RD
RouteCity Street 44
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35688, -81.81609
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2025)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucerne Drive over Baldwin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Lucerne Drive over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.