US Bridges

SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 4.7MI East of SR-10 · Structure no. 1829203

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,678
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,433 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 252 Columbia RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location4.7MI East of SR-10
RouteState Highway 252
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35694, -81.90421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2016)
Projected traffic13,433 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 Columbia RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.