US Bridges

SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 200FT W Storyrd · Structure no. 1801325

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,449
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River is a steel arch - deck carrying SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 11,449 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,891 by 2035. The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesValley Pkwy/Rocky River
LocationApprox 200FT W Storyrd
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45128, -81.82421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,230 ft (374.9 m)
Longest span256 ft (78 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,449 (2015)
Projected traffic15,891 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River carry?

About 11,449 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River?

The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long with a longest span of 256 ft (78 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Valley Pkwy/Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.