US Bridges

Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2 MI S I-90 · Structure no. 1810049

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,255
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,255 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,458 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDenison Ave CR-37
CrossesSR-176 (denison)
Location2 MI S I-90
RouteCity Street 14555
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45168, -81.69101
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,255 (2018)
Projected traffic11,458 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison) carry?

About 8,255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison)?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Denison Ave CR-37 over SR-176 (denison)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.