US Bridges

West 77th Street over Railroad

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 450 Ft N of Madison Ave. · Structure no. 1870769

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,292
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 77th Street over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 77th Street over Railroad in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWest 77th Street
CrossesRailroad
Location450 Ft N of Madison Ave.
RouteCity Street 2818
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47816, -81.73776
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2010)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 77th Street over Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 77th Street over Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West 77th Street over Railroad carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West 77th Street over Railroad?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West 77th Street over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.