US Bridges

Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.09 Mi. S. Chardon Rd. · Structure no. 1890700

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2015. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesButrmilk Falls Pky
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location2.09 Mi. S. Chardon Rd.
RouteCity Street 81269
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56544, -81.435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1995)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek carry?

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

How long is Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Butrmilk Falls Pky over Buttermilk Creek?

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