US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5.2MI East of Exit 152 · Structure no. 1829254

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2010. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesW Branch Rocky River
Location5.2MI East of Exit 152
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35704, -81.8961
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (1990)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2010
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over W Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.