US Bridges

SR 17 over Cuyahoga River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 500 Ft E SR21 · Structure no. 1802585

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,111
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,586 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesCuyahoga River
LocationApprox 500 Ft E SR21
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41406, -81.63794
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,111 (2015)
Projected traffic19,586 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 17 over Cuyahoga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 14,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.