US Bridges

Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 100 Ft S of Valley Parkwy · Structure no. 1890646

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2015. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMeadows Drive
CrossesTributary of Chippewa CR
Location100 Ft S of Valley Parkwy
RouteCity Street 1307
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30406, -81.60945
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1995)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2015
Trucks5%
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 Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR?

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