US Bridges

E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St.

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1000FT N Broadway · Structure no. 1801546

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,822
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St. in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,822 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,021 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 34th ST
CrossesNsc RR @ East 34th St.
LocationApprox 1000FT N Broadway
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48306, -81.66566
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,822 (2015)
Projected traffic15,021 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St. carry?

About 10,822 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St.?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E 34th ST over Nsc RR @ East 34th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.