US Bridges

Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1400 East of Lewis Rd. · Structure no. 1830643

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,612
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,612 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCedar Point RD 193
CrossesRocky River
Location1400 East of Lewis Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40637, -81.88737
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,612 (2015)
Projected traffic3,625 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River carry?

About 2,612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Point RD 193 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.