US Bridges

SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1500 Ft N Granger · Structure no. 1802941

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,936
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, 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 12,936 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,955 by 2035. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesCSX RR Canal & Canal RD
LocationApprox 1500 Ft N Granger
RouteState Highway 21
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41723, -81.64135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,936 (2015)
Projected traffic17,955 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD built?

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

What condition is SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD carry?

About 12,936 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over CSX RR Canal & Canal RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.