US Bridges

Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · SE of W. 11th Street · Structure no. 1834088

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,769
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,769 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,231 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchaaf RD CR 97
CrossesCSXT RR
LocationSE of W. 11th Street
RouteCity Street 7498
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42193, -81.67927
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,769 (2015)
Projected traffic5,231 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR carry?

About 3,769 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Schaaf RD CR 97 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.