US Bridges

Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 740 Ft. West of Canal Rd. · Structure no. 1830279

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,339
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 19,339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,843 by 2035. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRockside RD CR 53
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location740 Ft. West of Canal Rd.
RouteCity Street 14583
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39382, -81.62948
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,339 (2015)
Projected traffic26,843 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 19,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Rockside RD CR 53 over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.