US Bridges

Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed

PoorClosed to traffic

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · E Off W 3 ST (u)eagle Ave · Structure no. 1866389

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2022
Type
Other
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed is a steel other carrying Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 117 years old, older 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStones Levee
CrossesB&o Railroad - Closed
LocationE Off W 3 ST (u)eagle Ave
RouteCity Street STONE
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49385, -81.68952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2041
Trucks55%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stones Levee over B&o Railroad - Closed?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.