US Bridges

W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · W74th over Gcrta & NS · Structure no. 1866796

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 74th Street
CrossesGcrta & Norfolk Southern
LocationW74th over Gcrta & NS
RouteCity Street 2809
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47817, -81.7358
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2010)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2030
Trucks1%
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W 74th Street over Gcrta & Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.