US Bridges

Royalview Drive over Big Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 400 Feet West of Lakeview · Structure no. 1878905

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royalview Drive over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Royalview Drive over Big Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoyalview Drive
CrossesBig Creek
Location400 Feet West of Lakeview
RouteCity Street 10593
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36743, -81.7427
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2017)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Royalview Drive over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royalview Drive over Big Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Royalview Drive over Big Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Royalview Drive over Big Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Royalview Drive over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.