US Bridges

Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR

FairPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · S of Canal ST (flats) · Structure no. 1869264

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
596 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,176
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR is a steel movable - lift carrying Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,408 by 2035. The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter Road
CrossesLime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR
LocationS of Canal ST (flats)
RouteCity Street CARTR
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49424, -81.69785
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length596 ft (181.7 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,176 (2015)
Projected traffic4,408 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR carry?

About 3,176 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR?

The structure is 596 ft (181.7 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Road over Lime ST Cuy Rvr & B&o RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.