US Bridges

SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 500FT S Granger · Structure no. 1802917

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,367
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17 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 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 12,367 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,165 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesCSX RR South of SR 17
LocationApprox 500FT S Granger
RouteState Highway 21
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41269, -81.64065
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,367 (2015)
Projected traffic17,165 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17 built?

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

What condition is SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17 carry?

About 12,367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over CSX RR South of SR 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.