US Bridges

SR 237 over Snow Road

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Approx 1MI E Kolthoff DR · Structure no. 1810286

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,223
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 237 over Snow Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 237 over Snow Road in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 31,223 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,338 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 237
CrossesSnow Road
LocationApprox 1MI E Kolthoff DR
RouteState Highway 237
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4046, -81.83677
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,223 (2015)
Projected traffic43,338 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 237 over Snow Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 237 over Snow Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 237 over Snow Road carry?

About 31,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 237 over Snow Road?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 237 over Snow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.