Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · 830 Ft. E. of Jennings RD · Structure no. 1830651
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,213
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 3,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Harvard Road CR 43 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 3,213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Harvard Road CR 43 over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.