US Bridges

Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of Bagley RD · Structure no. 1834355

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,912
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,912 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,206 by 2035. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFitch Road CR 170
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Bagley RD
RouteCounty Highway C0170
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37489, -81.92112
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,912 (2015)
Projected traffic8,206 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,912 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fitch Road CR 170 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.