US Bridges

Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.53 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1806246

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,424
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 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 6,424 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,917 by 2036. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Road
CrossesIR-77 (und Chestnut Rd)
Location1.53 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480
RouteCity Street 14623
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38481, -81.65321
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,424 (2016)
Projected traffic8,917 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd) carry?

About 6,424 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd)?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Road over IR-77 (und Chestnut Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.