US Bridges

Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .2 MI W of E93 Str · Structure no. 1830686

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,545
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a concrete culvert carrying Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5,545 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,696 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvard Road CR 43
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie RR
Location.2 MI W of E93 Str
RouteCity Street 14580
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44888, -81.62487
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,545 (2015)
Projected traffic7,696 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie 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 Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?

About 5,545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Harvard Road CR 43 over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.