US Bridges

Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3835 Ft E of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 1830000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,510
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,212 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarvard Road CR 43
CrossesWheeling & Le Railway
Location3835 Ft E of Broadway Ave
RouteCity Street 14580
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44889, -81.6138
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2012)
Projected traffic4,212 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Le Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.