BISHOP ROAD CR 38
Carrying BISHOP ROAD CR 38 over BRANCH EUCLID CREEK
.4MI S OF COUNTY LINE, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BISHOP ROAD CR 38
The BISHOP ROAD CR 38 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries BISHOP ROAD CR 38 over BRANCH EUCLID CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,170 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BISHOP ROAD CR 38 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,170 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1830414
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 9/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BISHOP ROAD CR 38 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BISHOP ROAD CR 38 against other structures in Cuyahoga and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BISHOP ROAD CR 38?
BISHOP ROAD CR 38 in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BISHOP ROAD CR 38 inspected?
BISHOP ROAD CR 38's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,170 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BISHOP ROAD CR 38 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BISHOP ROAD CR 38?
BISHOP ROAD CR 38 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BISHOP ROAD CR 38?
BISHOP ROAD CR 38 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BISHOP ROAD CR 38 and does age affect safety?
BISHOP ROAD CR 38 was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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