East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · S of Woodland Ave-E 55 · Structure no. 1869817
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 586 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,363
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 111 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 9,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,996 by 2035. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard carry?
About 9,363 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard?
The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns East 55th Street over NS & Gcrta Maint Yard?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.