US Bridges

Bishop Road over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lake County, Ohio · 0.59 Mi. N/ Cuyahoga Cty. · Structure no. 4351576

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,626
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Road over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Bishop Road over Stream in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,626 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,361 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBishop Road
CrossesStream
Location0.59 Mi. N/ Cuyahoga Cty.
RouteCounty Highway C0711
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57873, -81.4785
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,626 (2015)
Projected traffic13,361 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 Bishop Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Road over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bishop Road over Stream carry?

About 9,626 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Road over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.