US Bridges

Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · West Off East 88 ST · Structure no. 1867024

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,702
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 114 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,302 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBessemer Ave
CrossesConrail RR
LocationWest Off East 88 ST
RouteCity Street 3069
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46594, -81.6265
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,702 (2015)
Projected traffic9,302 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR carry?

About 6,702 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bessemer Ave over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.