US Bridges

Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.18 MI W Lakeshore Blvd · Structure no. 1808559

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 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 5 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEddy Road CR 318
CrossesCSX RR
Location1.18 MI W Lakeshore Blvd
RouteCity Street 14690
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55057, -81.60267
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2015)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$730,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Eddy Road CR 318 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.