US Bridges

Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 4479 East of Lorain Ave. · Structure no. 1834134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,278
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,266 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDenison Ave CR 37
CrossesN&s Railroad
Location4479 East of Lorain Ave.
RouteCity Street 14555
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46257, -81.73868
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,278 (2015)
Projected traffic14,266 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad carry?

About 10,278 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Denison Ave CR 37 over N&s Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.