US Bridges

S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1600 Ft S. of Butternut R · Structure no. 1878549

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2013. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS Canterbury Road
CrossesRoot Ditch
Location1600 Ft S. of Butternut R
RouteCity Street SCANT
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40412, -81.91204
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1993)
Projected traffic1,388 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 S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Canterbury Road 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 S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Canterbury Road over Root Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.