US Bridges

Cashen Road over Arcola Creek

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.1MI W of Countyline RD · Structure no. 4340795

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cashen Road over Arcola Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cashen Road over Arcola Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCashen Road
CrossesArcola Creek
Location0.1MI W of Countyline RD
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates41.8413, -81.00722
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2015)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$850 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cashen Road over Arcola Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cashen Road over Arcola Creek 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 Cashen Road over Arcola Creek carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cashen Road over Arcola Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cashen Road over Arcola Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.