West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River
GoodPosted for loadCuyahoga County, Ohio · S of Commercial Rd(flats) · Structure no. 1869728
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 292 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,553
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River is a steel movable - lift carrying West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 51 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is West 3rd 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River carry?
About 2,553 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns West 3rd Street over Cuyahoga River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.