US Bridges

Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .26 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-43 · Structure no. 1810863

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,623
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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 6 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 14,623 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,297 by 2036. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockside Rd.
CrossesIR-271(ROCKSIDE)
Location.26 Mi. S. of Jct. SR-43
RouteCity Street 14583
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40953, -81.50707
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,623 (2016)
Projected traffic20,297 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE) 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 Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE) carry?

About 14,623 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE)?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rockside Rd. over IR-271(ROCKSIDE)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.