US Bridges

SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5.3MI East of Exit 10 · Structure no. 1829815

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,502
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6,502 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,025 by 2036. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR3 Ridge RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location5.3MI East of Exit 10
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30297, -81.73528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,502 (2016)
Projected traffic9,025 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR3 Ridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 6,502 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR3 Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.