US Bridges

W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 600 Ft N of I-90 · Structure no. 1833715

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 106 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW 41st ST CR 294
CrossesN&s RR & Rta
Location600 Ft N of I-90
RouteCity Street 2698
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47587, -81.71336
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2015)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W 41st ST CR 294 over N&s RR & Rta?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.