Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. West of I-71 · Structure no. 1811967

Built: 1968; 57 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected July 2024
Type: Frame; Steel Continuous
Length: 878 ft; 7 main spans
Daily traffic: 28,403; 2015 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR is a steel continuous frame carrying Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 28,403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,423 by 2035. The structure is 878 ft (267.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSnow RD CR-87

CrossesSR-291 & CSX RR

Location0.25 Mi. West of I-71

RouteCounty Highway 18072

CountyCuyahoga County

StateOhio

Coordinates41.40314, -81.82531

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJuly 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating35.7 US tons

Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame

MaterialSteel Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans7

Design loadHS 20 + Mod

Structure length878 ft (267.6 m)

Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)

Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)

Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,403 (2015)

Projected traffic39,423 by 2035

Trucks7%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway and railroad

Detour if closed—

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR carry?

About 28,403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR?

The structure is 878 ft (267.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Snow RD CR-87 over SR-291 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.