US Bridges

West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 800 E of Henry Street · Structure no. 1860003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,525
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,893 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Center Street
CrossesE Branch of Rocky River
Location800 E of Henry Street
RouteCity Street 888
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36797, -81.85396
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,525 (2016)
Projected traffic4,893 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River carry?

About 3,525 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns West Center Street over E Branch of Rocky River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.