US Bridges

SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St.

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 2MI W CNTY144 · Structure no. 1801805

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,359 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,155
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St. in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 12,155 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,871 by 2035. The structure is 1,359 ft (414.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesNsc W&le RR @ Henry St.
LocationApprox 2MI W CNTY144
RouteState Highway 14
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43198, -81.60234
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+47 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,359 ft (414.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,155 (2015)
Projected traffic16,871 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St. built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St. carry?

About 12,155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St.?

The structure is 1,359 ft (414.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Nsc W&le RR @ Henry St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.