US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Woodland Ave over N&s RR · Structure no. 1869787

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,659
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 94 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,243 by 2035. The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesNS & Gcrta
LocationWoodland Ave over N&s RR
RouteCity Street 14557
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48823, -81.62699
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,659 (2015)
Projected traffic9,243 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Woodland Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta carry?

About 6,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta?

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over NS & Gcrta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.