US Bridges

W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · N Off Lakeside Ave · Structure no. 1870076

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,896 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW 3rd ST C702
CrossesNS & Gcrta
LocationN Off Lakeside Ave
RouteCity Street 14730
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50329, -81.6994
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2015)
Projected traffic9,896 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns W 3rd ST C702 over NS & Gcrta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.