US Bridges

East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 750 Ft Sth of Woodland Av · Structure no. 1870823

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,365
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,365 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast 79th Street
CrossesNS & Gcrta
Location750 Ft Sth of Woodland Av
RouteCounty Highway C0390
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48586, -81.63301
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,365 (2013)
Projected traffic2,794 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta 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 2023.

How much traffic does East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta carry?

About 11,365 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns East 79th Street over NS & Gcrta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.