US Bridges

Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .1 MI W Broadway (SR-14) · Structure no. 1802739

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
810 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,977
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 12,977 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,012 by 2035. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLibby RD (SR-17)
CrossesNsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14
Location.1 MI W Broadway (SR-14)
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41699, -81.57719
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,977 (2015)
Projected traffic18,012 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14 carry?

About 12,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Libby RD (SR-17) over Nsc RR & Mill CR @ SR 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.