US Bridges

Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay)

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · E 9th West of Broadway · Structure no. 1819992

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesRta (E9th W of Broadyay)
LocationE 9th West of Broadway
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49182, -81.68278
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic14 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Rta (E9th W of Broadyay)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.