US Bridges

SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1000FT E I-77 · Structure no. 1802526

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,652
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453) is a concrete frame carrying SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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 12,652 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,561 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesSR-17 (CUY-17-1453)
LocationApprox 1000FT E I-77
RouteState Highway 21
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41403, -81.64055
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,652 (2015)
Projected traffic17,561 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453) carry?

About 12,652 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over SR-17 (CUY-17-1453)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.