US Bridges

Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Main Street · Structure no. 2262630

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,103
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1 in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,471 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCleveland Road W
CrossesCove No 1
Location0.3 MI W of Main Street
RouteCity Street 736
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39743, -82.55946
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,103 (2015)
Projected traffic8,471 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1 carry?

About 6,103 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Road W over Cove No 1?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.