US Bridges

Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1.2 MI West of E49 Str · Structure no. 1832816

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,180 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,518 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvard Road CR 43
CrossesNewburgh & S Shore RR
Location1.2 MI West of E49 Str
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44773, -81.67329
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,180 (2015)
Projected traffic15,518 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR carry?

About 11,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Harvard Road CR 43 over Newburgh & S Shore RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.