US Bridges

Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 7505 Ft E of Brecksville · Structure no. 1832107

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,343
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 102 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 5 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 2,343 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,252 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside RD CR 145
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location7505 Ft E of Brecksville
RouteCity Street 14639
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37321, -81.61488
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,343 (2015)
Projected traffic3,252 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$172,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 2,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside RD CR 145 over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.