FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W 117TH ST CR 252

Carrying W 117TH ST CR 252 over BIG CREEK

N. OF COOLEY/HIGHLAND RD, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W 117TH ST CR 252

The W 117TH ST CR 252 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries W 117TH ST CR 252 over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35,613 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How W 117TH ST CR 252 compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
W 117TH ST CR 252 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
10.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35,613 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1833596

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W 117TH ST CR 252 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 W 117TH ST CR 252 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 W 117TH ST CR 252?

W 117TH ST CR 252 in Cuyahoga, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W 117TH ST CR 252 inspected?

W 117TH ST CR 252'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 35,613 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W 117TH ST CR 252 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 W 117TH ST CR 252?

W 117TH ST CR 252 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W 117TH ST CR 252?

W 117TH ST CR 252 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is W 117TH ST CR 252 and does age affect safety?

W 117TH ST CR 252 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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