US Bridges

Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 322 West of Canal Road · Structure no. 1832476

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,339
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,843 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRockside RD CR 53
CrossesOhio/Erie Canal & Trail
Location322 West of Canal Road
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3937, -81.6279
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,339 (2015)
Projected traffic26,843 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail carry?

About 19,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Rockside RD CR 53 over Ohio/Erie Canal & Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.