Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats)
PoorClosed to trafficCuyahoga County, Ohio · E of Scranton Ave (flats) · Structure no. 1869604
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 312 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats) is a steel movable - lift carrying Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats) built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.
How much traffic does Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats) carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats)?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Eagle Ave (flats) over Cuyahoga River (flats)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.