US Bridges

Jefferson RD over W & Le RR

PoorPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .4MI W of Independence RD · Structure no. 1831402

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,553
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson RD over W & Le RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jefferson RD over W & Le RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 117 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson RD
CrossesW & Le RR
Location.4MI W of Independence RD
RouteCity Street 3939
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48234, -81.67888
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,553 (2018)
Projected traffic3,544 by 2038
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
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 Jefferson RD over W & Le RR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is Jefferson RD over W & Le RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson RD over W & Le RR carry?

About 2,553 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson RD over W & Le RR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson RD over W & Le RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.