US Bridges

Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .70 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480 · Structure no. 1806289

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,370 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,023 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Ramp
CrossesCR 53 (rockside Rd)
Location.70 Mi. S. of Jct. I-480
RouteInterstate 77
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39654, -81.65245
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,370 (2023)
Projected traffic1,023 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd) carry?

About 7,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd)?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Ramp over CR 53 (rockside Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.