US Bridges

West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · S. Off Franklin Ave-W 85 · Structure no. 1869779

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,702
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 6,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,302 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 85 ST
CrossesNS & Gcrta
LocationS. Off Franklin Ave-W 85
RouteCity Street 14767
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47844, -81.7434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,702 (2015)
Projected traffic9,302 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta 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 West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta carry?

About 6,702 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West 85 ST over NS & Gcrta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.