US Bridges

CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.8MI East of SR-10 · Structure no. 1829041

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 234 Jennings RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.8MI East of SR-10
RouteCounty Highway C0234
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3677, -81.95955
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2015)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 234 Jennings RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.