US Bridges

Cascade Road over Big Creek/South

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 0.17 Mi. N/ Girdled Road · Structure no. 4330234

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Road over Big Creek/South is a steel truss - thru carrying Cascade Road over Big Creek/South in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 73 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCascade Road
CrossesBig Creek/South
Location0.17 Mi. N/ Girdled Road
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67344, -81.18579
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2015)
Projected traffic135 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cascade Road over Big Creek/South built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Cascade Road over Big Creek/South 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade Road over Big Creek/South carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Road over Big Creek/South?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Road over Big Creek/South?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.