US Bridges

Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. W. of Jct. SR 237 · Structure no. 1800639

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,139 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,135
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 6 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 12,135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,843 by 2035. The structure is 1,139 ft (347.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesRocky River 6A Yht Clb L
Location0.8 Mi. W. of Jct. SR 237
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48676, -81.83177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,139 ft (347.2 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,135 (2015)
Projected traffic16,843 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L 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 Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L carry?

About 12,135 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L?

The structure is 1,139 ft (347.2 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Rocky River 6A Yht Clb L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.