US Bridges

West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · South of Lorain AVE-W44th · Structure no. 1869841

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,585
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,364 by 2035. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest 44th Street
CrossesTrain Ave & NS RR
LocationSouth of Lorain AVE-W44th
RouteCity Street 10169
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47494, -81.71648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length475 ft (144.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,585 (2015)
Projected traffic6,364 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 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR 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 West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR carry?

About 4,585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR?

The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns West 44th Street over Train Ave & NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.