US Bridges

SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Lorain/Carnegie Bridge · Structure no. 1801503

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
3,657 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
13,835
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR is a steel truss - deck carrying SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 93 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 13,835 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,203 by 2035. The structure is 3,657 ft (1,114.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesCuy River Valley & Fi RR
LocationLorain/Carnegie Bridge
RouteState Highway 10
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48738, -81.69644
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,657 ft (1,114.7 m)
Longest span299 ft (91.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,835 (2015)
Projected traffic19,203 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR 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 SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR carry?

About 13,835 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR?

The structure is 3,657 ft (1,114.7 m) long with a longest span of 299 ft (91.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Cuy River Valley & Fi RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.