US Bridges

Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 500 E.Of Euclid Crk Pwy · Structure no. 1890956

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2015. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesOld Highland RD
CrossesEuclid Creek
Location500 E.Of Euclid Crk Pwy
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5612, -81.53151
Functional classRural 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1995)
Projected traffic694 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highland RD over Euclid Creek?

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