US Bridges

River Road over Cuyahoga River

FairPosted for load

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · N Off River RD (flats) · Structure no. 1869981

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
381 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,176
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Cuyahoga River is a steel movable - lift carrying River Road over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,408 by 2035. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesCuyahoga River
LocationN Off River RD (flats)
RouteCity Street RIVER
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49777, -81.71062
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,176 (2015)
Projected traffic4,408 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is River Road over Cuyahoga River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Cuyahoga River carry?

About 3,176 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.