US Bridges

SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.44 Mi. E. of JCT SR 21 · Structure no. 1802623

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,111
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21 is a concrete slab carrying SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 14,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,586 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17
CrossesOhio Canal .4 MI E 21
Location0.44 Mi. E. of JCT SR 21
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4142, -81.63245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,111 (2015)
Projected traffic19,586 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21 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 SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21 carry?

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

How long is SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 over Ohio Canal .4 MI E 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.