US Bridges

W 28th. St. over US 6

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 600FT W W25th ST · Structure no. 1800876

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 28th. St. over US 6 is a concrete continuous frame carrying W 28th. St. over US 6 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 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 694 by 1990. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW 28th. St.
CrossesUS 6
LocationApprox 600FT W W25th ST
RouteCity Street 2653
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4913, -81.70989
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1970)
Projected traffic694 by 1990
Trucks—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 28th. St. over US 6 built?

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

What condition is W 28th. St. over US 6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W 28th. St. over US 6 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is W 28th. St. over US 6?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns W 28th. St. over US 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.