US Bridges

Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR

Poor

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · S. of Center ST (flats) · Structure no. 1867644

Built
1853
172 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1984 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR is a masonry culvert carrying Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1853, so it is 172 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 3 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2004. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Detroit Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Conrail RR
LocationS. of Center ST (flats)
RouteCity Street 3442
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49286, -81.70532
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
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1984)
Projected traffic347 by 2004
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old Detroit Avenue over Abandoned Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.