US Bridges

Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy

PoorPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 910 Ft W of Rocky Rvr DR · Structure no. 1830147

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
893 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,217
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,217 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,181 by 2035. The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHilliard RD CR69
CrossesRocky River Valley Pkwy
Location910 Ft W of Rocky Rvr DR
RouteCity Street 14613
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47141, -81.82409
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length893 ft (272.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,217 (2015)
Projected traffic14,181 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy carry?

About 10,217 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy?

The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hilliard RD CR69 over Rocky River Valley Pkwy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.