US Bridges

E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1700FT S of Woodland Ave · Structure no. 1866206

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,715
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 111 years old, older 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 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. 103rd St.
CrossesShaker Rapid - Rta 121
Location1700FT S of Woodland Ave
RouteCity Street M2390
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48329, -81.61351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2011)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121 built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121 carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E. 103rd St. over Shaker Rapid - Rta 121?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.