US Bridges

SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Main Ave. Bridge · Structure no. 1800035

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
6,580 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
37,139
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats is a steel truss - deck carrying SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,549 by 2035. The structure is 6,580 ft (2,005.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesCuy River Rta Flats
LocationMain Ave. Bridge
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49026, -81.71197
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+30 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length6,580 ft (2,005.6 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,139 (2015)
Projected traffic51,549 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats carry?

About 37,139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats?

The structure is 6,580 ft (2,005.6 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Cuy River Rta Flats?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.