US Bridges

Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · East of West 137 Street · Structure no. 1830473

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,570
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 6 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 7,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,507 by 2035. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakewood Hts C297
CrossesRta and N&s RR
LocationEast of West 137 Street
RouteCity Street 7705
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4702, -81.78066
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,570 (2015)
Projected traffic10,507 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR carry?

About 7,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Hts C297 over Rta and N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.