US Bridges

Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2000 S. of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 1890565

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run is a steel culvert carrying Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRoyalview Lane
CrossesMill Stream Run
Location2000 S. of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 81970
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30974, -81.79584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1995)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Royalview Lane over Mill Stream Run?

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