US Bridges

Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · W of East 105 ST · Structure no. 1869485

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,948
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive is a masonry arch - deck carrying Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 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 5,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,256 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWade Park Ave 6-0
CrossesMartin L King Drive
LocationW of East 105 ST
RouteCity Street 4938
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51585, -81.61871
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.
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2015)
Projected traffic8,256 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive 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 Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Wade Park Ave 6-0 over Martin L King Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.