US Bridges

Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .93 MI W of SR 6/20 · Structure no. 1834800

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2008 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2028. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWhiskey Island DR
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.93 MI W of SR 6/20
RouteCity Street 80775
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49601, -81.71766
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2008)
Projected traffic555 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiskey Island DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Island DR over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.