US Bridges

Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 150 Ft West Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 1890735

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR is a concrete culvert carrying Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2015. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesChippewa Crk Drive
CrossesTributary of Chippewa CR
Location150 Ft West Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 1216
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31599, -81.60104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1995)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2015
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

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 Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chippewa Crk 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 Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Chippewa Crk Drive over Tributary of Chippewa CR?

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