Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · Cleveland Metro Park · Structure no. 1890816
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Local
- Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Big Creek Elem DR over Abram 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Big Creek Elem DR over Abram Creek?
It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.