Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · At Canal RD · Structure no. 1830465
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 637 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,182
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro 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 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.
It carries about 14,182 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,685 by 2035. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro carry?
About 14,182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro?
The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pl Valley RD CR121 over Canal RD Oh Canal/Metro?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.