US Bridges

Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · East of E. 79th Str · Structure no. 1831291

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,223
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 111 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 5,223 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Road CR 403
CrossesConrail RR
LocationEast of E. 79th Str
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4634, -81.62925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,223 (2015)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Union Road CR 403 over Conrail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR carry?

About 5,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.