US Bridges

Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 500 E of Ridge RD · Structure no. 1832530

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,052
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston Road CR 127
CrossesEast Br Rocky River
Location500 E of Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27682, -81.74309
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,052 (2015)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Road CR 127 over East Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River carry?

About 6,052 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Road CR 127 over East Br Rocky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.