US Bridges

SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 7.3MI East of SR-10 · Structure no. 1829351

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,660
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, 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 17,660 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,512 by 2036. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR237- Prospect RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location7.3MI East of SR-10
RouteState Highway 237
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34673, -81.85761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,660 (2016)
Projected traffic24,512 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is SR237- Prospect 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 17,660 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR237- Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.