US Bridges

SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd.

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-82 With I-71 · Structure no. 1803638

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,927
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd. in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 30,927 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,927 by 2035. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 82 Royalton RD
CrossesCUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd.
LocationJct. SR-82 With I-71
RouteState Highway 82
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31318, -81.81122
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,927 (2015)
Projected traffic42,927 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd. carry?

About 30,927 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd.?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 Royalton RD over CUY-71-0257 Royalton Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.