Center Street over Cuyahoga River
GoodCuyahoga County, Ohio · W of Merwin Ave (flats) · Structure no. 1869345
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 314 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,176
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Cuyahoga River is a steel movable - swing carrying Center Street over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 124 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,408 by 2045. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Street over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Center Street over Cuyahoga River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Center Street over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 3,176 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.