US Bridges

Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1000 Ft North of Bagley · Structure no. 1834959

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,610
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,423 by 2036. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStearns Road CR 76
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1000 Ft North of Bagley
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37532, -81.94427
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,610 (2016)
Projected traffic12,423 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearns Road CR 76 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 11,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns Road CR 76 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.