US Bridges

SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.25 MI E SR8 · Structure no. 1807382

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,108
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 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 14,108 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,582 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR87(BUCKEYE Rd)
CrossesNsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S
Location1.25 MI E SR8
RouteState Highway 87
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48763, -81.62769
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,108 (2015)
Projected traffic19,582 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S carry?

About 14,108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR87(BUCKEYE Rd) over Nsc RR & RTA28 @ E. 86 S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.