US Bridges

West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1800 N of Lorain RD · Structure no. 1833421

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,279 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,035
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 6 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 15,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,869 by 2035. The structure is 1,279 ft (389.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 140th ST
CrossesN&s RR Rta & Service RD
Location1800 N of Lorain RD
RouteCounty Highway C0232
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45899, -81.79011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,279 ft (389.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,035 (2015)
Projected traffic20,869 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD carry?

About 15,035 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD?

The structure is 1,279 ft (389.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns West 140th ST over N&s RR Rta & Service RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.