US Bridges

Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx. 230FT W W45th St. · Structure no. 1800841

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, 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 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHerman Ave CR-747
CrossesUSR-6 (herman)
LocationApprox. 230FT W W45th St.
RouteCity Street 3828
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48888, -81.72002
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2018)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman) built?

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

What condition is Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman) carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Herman Ave CR-747 over USR-6 (herman)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.