US Bridges

Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 58 E. of Valley Parkway · Structure no. 1831623

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,355
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,355 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,373 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPuritas RD CR 189
CrossesRocky River
Location58 E. of Valley Parkway
RouteCity Street 14653
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43774, -81.84516
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,355 (2015)
Projected traffic14,373 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River carry?

About 10,355 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Puritas RD CR 189 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.