US Bridges

Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1500 Ft W.Of Riverview RD · Structure no. 1891227

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1990 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek is a concrete frame carrying Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2010. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesChippewa Creek DR
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location1500 Ft W.Of Riverview RD
RouteCity Street 1216
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31667, -81.59806
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 protection5 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1990)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2010
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 Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa 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 Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chippewa Creek DR over Chippewa Creek?

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