US Bridges

Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1300 West of E. 93rd ST · Structure no. 1831313

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,223
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 108 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,223 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 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
Location1300 West of E. 93rd ST
RouteCity Street 14672
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4635, -81.62608
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 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 1917, making it 108 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road CR 403 over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.