US Bridges

Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 70 Ft W of Canal RD · Structure no. 1832166

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStone Road CR 153
CrossesOhio Canal
Location70 Ft W of Canal RD
RouteCity Street 14643
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38518, -81.61979
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic416 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Road CR 153 over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.