US Bridges

North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 500 Ft. E. of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 1890352

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek is a concrete frame carrying North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2015. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Quarry Lane
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location500 Ft. E. of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 1019
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36381, -81.85427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1995)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2015
Trucks10%
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

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Quarry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns North Quarry Lane over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.