US Bridges

East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · S of Blanche Ave · Structure no. 1869337

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,538
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,135 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast 55 ST
CrossesAband NS Rr/Bikeway
LocationS of Blanche Ave
RouteCity Street 14701
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46362, -81.65153
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2015)
Projected traffic2,135 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway 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 East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns East 55 ST over Aband NS Rr/Bikeway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.