US Bridges

Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1987 W. of Canal Road · Structure no. 1830457

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,182
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,685 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPl Valley RD CR121
CrossesCuy Valley Scenic RR
Location1987 W. of Canal Road
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35957, -81.60589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,182 (2015)
Projected traffic19,685 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR carry?

About 14,182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Valley RD CR121 over Cuy Valley Scenic RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.