US Bridges

East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · N of Lakeside Ave · Structure no. 1870041

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,330
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,442 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Ninth Street
CrossesMuni Park Exit Conrail
LocationN of Lakeside Ave
RouteCity Street 2889
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50685, -81.69269
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,330 (2015)
Projected traffic25,442 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail carry?

About 18,330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns East Ninth Street over Muni Park Exit Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.