Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River
PoorPosted for loadCuyahoga County, Ohio · 200 W of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 1860005
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Whitney Road over East Branch Rocky River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.