US Bridges

E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.)

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx .5 MI E W3rd St. · Structure no. 1800094

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,088
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 20,088 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,882 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE. 9th St. CR-703
CrossesSR-2 (e 9th. St.)
LocationApprox .5 MI E W3rd St.
RouteCity Street 2889
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50766, -81.69329
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,088 (2016)
Projected traffic27,882 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.) carry?

About 20,088 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.)?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns E. 9th St. CR-703 over SR-2 (e 9th. St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.