Cuyahoga River and Tinkers Creek flooding caused continual damage to the original aqueduct, so successive structures were built in 1845 and 1905 in the present location.

[10] The Tinkers Creek Aqueduct is a contributing structure on the NHL portion of the canal and continues to deteriorate rapidly.

A later phase will include replacement of the aqueduct structure with a new design and restoration of the existing sandstone center pier and remaining abutment walls.

The increased numbers of flood events in recent years has caused significant damage to the river and stream banks which potentially threatens the canal basin.

[15] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.