US Bridges

Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · W. Off Columbus Rd-Abbey · Structure no. 1869248

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,702
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbey Avenue
CrossesRta 52 Tracks
LocationW. Off Columbus Rd-Abbey
RouteCity Street 14771
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48445, -81.70137
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,702 (2015)
Projected traffic9,302 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks carry?

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

How long is Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Abbey Avenue over Rta 52 Tracks?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.