US Bridges

CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx .5MI S Harvard Blv · Structure no. 1801716

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2035. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-398 Ella Ave
CrossesSR-14EB (broadway Ave)
LocationApprox .5MI S Harvard Blv
RouteCity Street 14718
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44262, -81.62312
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2015)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave) carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave)?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR-398 Ella Ave over SR-14EB (broadway Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.