US Bridges

Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Cornell RD Ov Rrs · Structure no. 1867091

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,183 by 2026. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCornell Road
CrossesGcrta NS & CSX
LocationCornell RD Ov Rrs
RouteCity Street 3349
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50487, -81.60157
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2006)
Projected traffic18,183 by 2026
Trucks2%
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 Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cornell Road over Gcrta NS & CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.