US Bridges

Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · S Off Lorain Ave-Fulton · Structure no. 1869663

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
488 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,814
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 14,814 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,562 by 2035. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton Road
CrossesTrain Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR
LocationS Off Lorain Ave-Fulton
RouteCity Street FULTN
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47596, -81.70803
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,814 (2015)
Projected traffic20,562 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR carry?

About 14,814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Road over Train Ave N&s GCRTA55 CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.