US Bridges

West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · N. of Madison Ave/W 65th · Structure no. 1869752

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,170
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 104 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,728 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest 65 ST
CrossesNS & Gcrta
LocationN. of Madison Ave/W 65th
RouteCity Street 2775
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47773, -81.7302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,170 (2015)
Projected traffic12,728 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta carry?

About 9,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns West 65 ST over NS & Gcrta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.