US Bridges

SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · ^ 1.5 MI North of IR-480 · Structure no. 1810189

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,102 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
78,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX 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 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 78,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,339 by 2035. The structure is 1,102 ft (335.8 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 176J Jenn.Frwy
CrossesVally RD Big CR W&le CSX
Location^ 1.5 MI North of IR-480
RouteState Highway 176
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44768, -81.68935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,102 ft (335.8 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,054 (2015)
Projected traffic108,339 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX built?

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

What condition is SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX 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 SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX carry?

About 78,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX?

The structure is 1,102 ft (335.8 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SR 176J Jenn.Frwy over Vally RD Big CR W&le CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.