US Bridges

Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At Tinkers Creek RD · Structure no. 1834711

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,497
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7,497 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,406 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverview RD CR 96
CrossesOhio Canal
LocationAt Tinkers Creek RD
RouteCity Street 14625
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36675, -81.61088
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,497 (2015)
Projected traffic10,406 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal carry?

About 7,497 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview RD CR 96 over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.