US Bridges

Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.2 Miles North of IR-480 · Structure no. 1810146

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2038. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Road CR-234
CrossesSR-176 (spring)
Location1.2 Miles North of IR-480
RouteCity Street 14674
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43415, -81.68271
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2018)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring) carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring)?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Road CR-234 over SR-176 (spring)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.