US Bridges

Revere Drive over Root Ditch

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Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 65 Ft N. of Nantucket Dr. · Structure no. 1878514

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Revere Drive over Root Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Revere Drive over Root Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2013. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRevere Drive
CrossesRoot Ditch
Location65 Ft N. of Nantucket Dr.
RouteCity Street REVER
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40518, -81.92287
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1993)
Projected traffic694 by 2013
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Revere Drive over Root Ditch built?

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

What condition is Revere Drive over Root Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Revere Drive over Root Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Revere Drive over Root Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Revere Drive over Root Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.