US Bridges

Union Road CR 403 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1600 West of E93 Str · Structure no. 1831305

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,963
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road CR 403 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Road CR 403 over Norfolk Southern RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 109 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 14,963 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,769 by 2018. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 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
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1600 West of E93 Str
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4635, -81.62711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,963 (1998)
Projected traffic20,769 by 2018
Trucks10%
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 Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Union Road CR 403 over Norfolk Southern 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 14,963 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union Road CR 403 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road CR 403 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.