US Bridges

East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1950FEET N of Stormess DR · Structure no. 1878948

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2017. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesEast Linden Lane
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location1950FEET N of Stormess DR
RouteCity Street ELIND
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35747, -81.77736
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic139 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Linden Lane 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns East Linden Lane over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.